Putnam County Baseball 2026

Putnam County seniors Ethan Whatley (left) and Gates Lanzarone (right) recently signed letters of intent to continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County seniors Ethan Whatley (left) and Gates Lanzarone (right) recently signed letters of intent to continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level. CONTRIBUTED

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Lanzarone, Whatley sign to play at next level

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Putnam County baseball program celebrated two more athletes taking the next step in their athletic careers as seniors Ethan Whatley and Gates Lanzarone officially signed to continue playing at the college level.
Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone gets set to deliver a pitch during Game 2 of the team’s series against Jeff Davis. Trey Norris/Staff

Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone gets set to deliver a pitch during Game 2 of the team’s series against Jeff Davis. Trey Norris/Staff

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Jeff Davis sweeps War Eagles in opening round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Putnam County’s baseball season came to an early end last week, as the team dropped a pair of one-run games to Jeff Davis in the first round of GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs.There wasn’t much separating the two teams all series — just a couple of plays here and there.
Trace Watkins rounds the bases and scores safely. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Trace Watkins rounds the bases and scores safely. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles rally in region series over Lamar

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Last week, the Putnam County baseball team responded to an opening-game loss with back-to-back road wins to claim a three-game region series over Lamar County.It was a pivotal series for the War Eagles, who entered this week at 13-10 overall and 8-4 in region play.
Putnam County senior Jackson Dodd pumps himself up on the mound after a big strikeout, helping the War Eagles maintain momentum game one against the Hurricanes. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Jackson Dodd pumps himself up on the mound after a big strikeout, helping the War Eagles maintain momentum game one against the Hurricanes. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles win pivotal region series over Jasper

Lance McCurley
Monday, April 6, 2026
Putnam County’s baseball team picked up a key region series win last week, taking two of three games from Jasper County.The War Eagles (11-9, 6-3) handed the Hurricanes their first two region losses of the season and strengthened their position in the standings.
Puntam County senior pitcher Ethan Whatley in the wind-up during a game earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Puntam County senior pitcher Ethan Whatley in the wind-up during a game earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam coach recognizes challenges as season wanes

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Putnam County baseball team appears to be hitting its stride at just the right time.Last week, the War Eagles dominated a three-game region sweep of Towers, defeating the Titans 19-0, 21-2, and 15-0, improving to 9-8 overall and 4-2 in region play entering this week.
Putnam County senior Jackson Dodd had a big series at the plate against Social Circle last week. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Jackson Dodd had a big series at the plate against Social Circle last week. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Putnam drops region series to Social Circle

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Putnam County may have fallen short in its region series against Social Circle, but the War Eagles showed plenty of fight across the three-game stretch.
Putnam County senior slugger Gates Lanzarone had a big series against Alcovy, which included a grand slam in game two. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior slugger Gates Lanzarone had a big series against Alcovy, which included a grand slam in game two. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam baseball sweeps Alcovy

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Putnam County baseball team cruised past Alcovy last week, sweeping the series with two commanding victories.The War Eagles rolled to 14-0 and 14-3 wins over the Class 5A Tigers, improving their overall record to 5-6.
Putnam County senior pitcher Ethan Whatley (12) gets set to deliver a pitch during a recent road game against Athens Academy. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior pitcher Ethan Whatley (12) gets set to deliver a pitch during a recent road game against Athens Academy. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam baseball readies for region

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Putnam County baseball team has shown noticeable improvement this season, even with a 3-6 record heading into this week. The War Eagles are proving they can compete against strong opponents and keep games close.
Putnam County’s Trace Watkins (3) in the wind-up, getting ready to deliver a pitch during a scrimmage against Jones County earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam County’s Trace Watkins (3) in the wind-up, getting ready to deliver a pitch during a scrimmage against Jones County earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Putnam County learns lessons from close games

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Putnam County baseball team’s early-season record may not tell the full story, but head coach Stephen Phillips believes his group is taking important steps forward.Through the opening stretch of the 2026 regular season, the War Eagles have been tested by close games and late-inning situations.
Putnam County will rely on senior Ethan Whatley on the mound this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County will rely on senior Ethan Whatley on the mound this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam baseball features senior-heavy roster

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Putnam County baseball team will start its 2026 season next week, with a roster heavily made up of seniors.
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