Tym Pearson

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For selfish reasons, I hope he sticks with football:

Amateur Athlete of the Week Tym Pearson capped off a remarkable high school career with Thurston's first ever state championship in baseball.

http://kezi.com/page/130742



Tym Pearson's inside-the-park homer caps Thurston's victory over Corvallis


http://highschoolsports.oregonlive.com/news/article/5903977509169772174/tym-pearsons-inside-the-park-homer-caps-thurstons-victory-over-corvallis/

 

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SCHWAB BOWL: PSU signee Pearson nears decision on baseball

http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=124540384111549900

 

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Local baseball standouts stay unsigned

http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/sports/17148743-41/story.csp

With four weeks remaining until the deadline for major league baseball teams to sign players drafted last month, most of the players selected with local ties are still unsigned.

That list includes a couple of potentially huge recruits for Oregon — pitcher Tyler Matzek and outfielder Jake Marisnick — as well as local two-sport prep star Tym Pearson of Thurston.

Players have until Aug. 17 to agree to terms.

Pearson was drafted in the 35th round by the Colorado Rockies and has to choose between signing with the Rockies or playing quarterback at Portland State.

 

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He has been added to the roster.
He was not on the roster when Howland got hurt.

 

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Whether at QB or not, Tym needs to see the field right away. His athleticism is just what this offense needs.

 

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Coach revealed he has opted for baseball. Can't blame him. Best we keep the porch light on for him should he decide to come back.

 

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Coach revealed he has opted for baseball. Can't blame him. Best we keep the porch light on for him should he decide to come back.

Pearson picks baseball over football

http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/sevendays/18372901-35/story.csp

Tym Pearson has decided his future is in baseball, but his next destination in that sport remains uncertain.

The Thurston two-sport star told Portland State football coach Jerry Glanville last week that he would not be playing for the Vikings. He signed a letter of intent with PSU in February but was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 35th round of the major league baseball draft in June.

“I’m going to pursue baseball right now,” Pearson said Friday.

Pearson has not signed a contract and has until Aug. 17 to do so. He worked out for Colorado coaches at Civic Stadium this week when Tri-City, the Rockies’ short-season Class A affiliate, was playing Eugene.

“On Monday and Tuesday I had workouts with the minor league team, so I met with them and the coaches looked at me again,” Pearson said. “So I am waiting to hear back from their area scout, and I should hear back soon.”

Pearson, who is projected to play center field, said he enjoyed the chance to take batting practice and meet the Dust Devils.

“At first it was obviously new to me being around all those talented guys. They can all hit it out of the park and they are there for a reason,” he said. “It was a great experience because they embraced me and made me feel as if I were one of them.”

If Pearson does not sign with the Rockies, he said he will play next season at a junior college so that he can be drafted again next year.

“I would look for a school to play at, get better and re-enter the draft,” Pearson said.

Pearson batted .390 with two home runs and 21 RBIs and stole 22 bases while leading Thurston to the Class 5A baseball title in June.

He was the 5A offensive player of the year in football after completing 253-of-369 passes for 3,760 yards and 44 touchdowns and rushing for 877 yards and 19 scores for the Colts (12-1), who lost in the state final to West Albany.

“It was definitely really hard to say no to Portland State,” Pearson said. “They have been absolutely amazing to me and gave me a great opportunity. I just feel like personally my future is brighter in baseball.”