Mason Co. senior Zach Hunt signs to play baseball at Union College

Mason County senior pitcher and outfielder Zach Hunt signed today with Union College in Barbourville.

Hunt, a left-hander, decided to go to Union College after working out there.

"I just had a real good time working with the coaches," Hunt said. "They showed me a few things on how to improve what I'm doing."

Hunt also liked what he saw at the college.

"The campus is gorgeous," Hunt said. "As soon as we pulled up there, it was neat. It had its own unique character."

Hunt said he throws a four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball and a changeup and is working on a curveball.

He said he plans on majoring in accounting.

Mason County coach Tom Posey said he is excited for Hunt and the Royals' baseball program.



(Updated to add that Hunt is a left-hander)