Tom Posey is the new baseball coach at St. Patrick

Tom Posey is the new baseball coach at St. Patrick High School.

The school announced the hiring on Twitter and Facebook.

St. Patrick will play at the junior varsity level only this season.

Posey was the head coach at Mason County from 2012 to 2018 where he compiled a 116-90-1 record.

In a text message, Posey said he was not sure how many games the Saints will have on the schedule this season which begins next week. He said had sent an email to the small schools seeking games.

With St. Patrick playing JV only, that's leaves the 39th District with just three varsity programs -- Augusta, Bracken County and Mason County.

Mason County looking for a new baseball coach

After seven seasons, Tom Posey is out as the Mason County Royals baseball coach.

Co-Athletic Director Chris Ullery sent this email message:


Mason County High School has an immediate opening for our head baseball coaching position.  All interested parties should email their resume and cover letter to Co-Athletic Director, Chris Ullery.  The Mason County Athletic Department will have no further comment. Thank you.


 Posey's teams compiled a 116-90-1 record including 10-12 this past season.

The Royals had a 1-7 record in 10th Region Tournament games under Posey.

Tom Posey on SportsTalk

Tom Posey, Game Director for tonight's Northeastern Kentucky Senior Bowl, was my guest on SportsTalk this morning.

Here is a link to the podcast.

Northeastern Kentucky Senior Bowl East vs. West Friday night at MSU

The Northeastern Kentucky Senior Bowl East vs. West football game is Friday night at 7:30 at Jayne Stadium on the Morehead State University campus.

Former Mason County Royals Malkolm Devine, Leevi Dunaway, Camdyn Washington and Trey Crump are scheduled to play in the game.

Former West Carter coach Kevin Brown will be inducted into the Northeastern Kentucky Senior Bowl Hall of Fame at halftime. 

Mason County baseball coach Tom Posey is the Game Director.

Admission is $10.

Mason Co. baseball coach Tom Posey on SportsTalk

Mason County Royals baseball coach Tom Posey was my guest on SportsTalk last Friday.

Here is a link to the podcast.

Mason Co. baseball coach Tom Posey on SportsTalk

Mason County baseball coach Tom Posey was my guest on SportsTalk Friday. We talked about the Winter Training Camp.

Here is a link to the podcast.

Mason County baseball Winter Training Camp dates set

The Mason County baseball Winter Training Camp will be held on Sundays January 7, 14, 21 and 28.

The camp is for players from Kindergarten through the eighth grade.

Fielding/base running sessions begin at 1 p.m.,  pitching sessions at 2 p.m., catching sessions at 2 p.m. and hitting sessions at 3 p.m.

The cost is $50 per session or four weeks of two skills for $100 or four weeks of three skills for $130.

Advance registration is required.

For more information, contact Mason County baseball coach Tom Posey.

Tom Posey on SportsTalk

Northeastern Kentucky East-West Senior Bowl Game Director Tom Posey was my guest on SportsTalk this morning.

Here is a link to the podcast.

Will Porter signs with Transylvania University

During the winter of his junior year, Will Porter was seriously injured in a wreck. Today, the Mason County senior shortstop and pitcher signed a letter of intent with Transylvania University.

"Last season was pretty rough, just getting back into it, I felt like I was just always a step behind," Porter said. "So, that's why signing to play college baseball is so great in contrast to last year."

Porter said the fact that Transy coach Zach Getsee called him instead of texting as most coaches do, "sorta gave me a good vibe."

A visit to the campus sealed the deal.

"We were just sold from the get-go," Porter said. "It's really beautiful down there and such a good environment, and baseball- they're on the up."

Porter said he will be an infielder for the Pioneers. He is undecided on a major.

Mason County coach Tom Posey said Porter has been a "great leader" for the Royals. 

Jantzen Smith signs with KCU

Mason County senior Jantzen Smith will be one of the 25 players Kentucky Christian University will count on to revive its varsity baseball program after a 23-year absence.

Smith signed with KCU this afternoon.

He is one of five or six outfielders that coach Chris Hensley said he expects to rotate.

Hensley mentioned Smith's speed and said he "is going to be a big role in the team."

Smith is sidelined with an injury. He goes back to the doctor on May 8.

Mason County coach Tom Posey told Smith "we're proud of you, you done a great job for us; hopefully, we'll get you back soon."

Smith says he's thinking about going into psychology and getting into an occupational therapy program. 

Tom Posey on SportsTalk

Mason County baseball coach Tom Posey was my guest on SportsTalk this morning. Here is a link to the podcast

Hunter Hill signs to play baseball at Union College

Mason County senior Hunter Hill signed today to play baseball at Union College in Barbourville.

Hill, a left handed pitcher and outfielder, visited Berea College and talked with Ohio University Chillicothe and Asbury University, but said when he visited Union it felt like home "and I like the small campus, I like the new facilities, it just went really well for me."

Mason County coach Tom Posey said Hill's fastball has been clocked at 77 miles per hour.

"My go to pitch is a two-seam fastball, but I like to work in a four-seam a lot too," Hill said. "Two-seam, I get a lot of movement out of coming as a left-hander. I throw a circle changeup and a 12-6 curveball."

Hill said he is looking at accounting as a major and business as a minor, but is still undecided.

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)

Dates set for Mason Co. baseball Winter Training Camp

The dates are set for the Mason County baseball Winter Training Camp for kindergarten through the 8th grade.

The camp will be held in the Mason County Middle School gym on five consecutive Sundays- January 8-February 5.

The sessions are:

Fielding/Base running at 1 p.m.

Pitching at 2 p.m.

Catching at 2 p.m.

Hitting at 3 p.m.

The cost is $50 per session or five weeks of two skills for $100 or five weeks of three skills for $130.

Registration is required before December 12. Contact Mason County baseball coach Tom Posey for an application.

NE Ky Senior Bowl Game Director Tom Posey on SportsTalk

Northeastern Kentucky Senior Bowl Game Director Tom Posey was my guest on SportsTalk this morning. Here is a link to the podcast.

Tony Faul and Tom Posey on SportsTalk

Mason County softball coach Tony Faul and Mason County baseball coach Tom Posey were my guests on SportsTalk this morning. Here is a link to the podcast.

Mason Co. baseball coach on SportsTalk

Mason County baseball coach Tom Posey was my guest on SportsTalk this morning. Here is a link to the podcast.

Tom Posey talks about the Northeast Ky East/West Senior Bowl Game on SportsTalk

Northeastern Ky East/West Senior Bowl June 12; Jackson Tolle in the first class of Bowl Hall of Fame

The Northeastern Kentucky East/West Senior Bowl, sponsored by Kentucky National Guard, will be played June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Morehead State University. Russell Red Devils coach T.J. Maynard will coach the East team; Fleming County Panthers coach Bill Spencer will coach the West squad. Game Director Tom Posey has announced the first class of the East/West Senior Bowl Hall of Fame. It includes former Mason County standout Jackson Tolle and retired coaches Ivan McGlone of Russell and Corky Prater of Lewis County. The Hall of Famers will be introduced at halftime.

(Edited June 2)