NCS’ Picou verbally commits to Memphis

By Mike Pervel
St. Tammany News
Published on Monday, July 20, 2009 9:49 AM CDT

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Northlake Christian School baseball player Bryan Picou has made a verbal commitment to play for the University of Memphis when he graduates. Picou, a left-handed center fielder and pitcher, was a member on the Wolverines’ 2009 Class 1A state championship team.

Picou talked about making his verbal commitment.

“After making visits to Memphis, I really liked the place and the campus. The coaches treated me awesome and it seemed like they really wanted me. I built a bond with them. It seems like a right fit for me,” Picou said.

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Picou said the Tigers’ coaching staff has seen him play a number of times with NCS and the Louisiana Knights summer travel team. Picou said the Tigers’ coaching staff said he would be used as a two-way player in the outfield and on the mound.

Picou topped the Wolverines with a .493 average with 27 runs batted in. He had three homers with nine doubles and two triples. He scored 41 runs, which tied him for the team lead. He registered a .694 on base percentage and a .787 slugging percentage and stole 10 bases.

He also excelled in the pitching department. He recorded an 8-1 record with an effective 1.35 earned run average. He gave up 10 earned runs in a team-high 52 innings, allowing just 31 hits. He posted 65 strikeouts, while walking 33.

Picou has helped lead the Knights to a 35-8 record this summer. He is batting .242 with nine runs batted in and has scored 18 times. On the mound, Picou is 2-0 with three saves, sporting a 2.53 ERA. He has allowed 11 hits in 19 and a third innings with 24 strikeouts and 13 walks.

Picou plans on majoring in engineering.

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