Hall of Fame
Cecil Whitehead earned the reputation as the best hitter in Valdosta State's proud baseball history during his three-year career from 1976-78. The Valdosta native was blessed with all the attributes that define a baseball player - he could run, he could throw, he could hit and he could hit with power. In his sophomore and junior season, Whitehead led the Blazers to two fourth place finishes in the national tournament, hitting .359 in 1977 and .404 in 1978. His .369 career batting average still ranks among the best in VSU history. He left VSU with the school record for slugging percentage in a season and in a career. In 1978, he had 38 extra base hits, including 22 home runs, and dove in 72 runs in 55 games on the way to being named first team All-America. He didn't return for his senior season, instead signing a professional contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
