When Stanhope Elmore needed someone to step up and start at catcher this season, the Mustangs turned to one of their veterans.
Colton Walls, who is signed to play baseball and football at Troy this upcoming year, had some of the most experience behind the plate as he played catcher as a kid growing up. So he took on the responsibility and made the move from third base to catcher.
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