Delta State University

2020 (JUNIOR): Played in four games with two starts between designated hitter and first base before the season ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic…hit. 333 (3-for-9) with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored…went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI at Henderson State (2.25).

JUCO: Spent the two seasons for Coach Ken Jackson at Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit, Miss...Second-Team All-State as a freshman and sophomore...played in 41 games in 2019, pacing the team in batting average (.344), doubles (13), RBIs (37), and tied for the team lead with two in home runs his sophomore year...played in all 41 games for the Bears in 2018…led the team with 55 hits & was second with a .387 batting average…tied for the team lead with seven home runs and tied for second with seven doubles...named NJCAA All-Academic Third Team & MACJC Academic All-State...Phi Theta Kappa...graduated with honors.

PREP: Played for Coach Gerald McCall at St. Joseph Catholic School in Madison, Miss...earned All-District honors and was an All-Star selection as a senior...as a senior, helped his team to a district title & South State runners-up...won the teammate award as a junior...tapped into the National Honor and the National English Honor Societies...Mu Alpha Theta.

PERSONAL: Michael Thadd Buck...born in Flowood, Miss...son of Thadd and Tracy Buck...has three brothers, Wyatt, Samuel and Rowan Buck...majoring in business management.