Air Academy baseball’s Cole McKissock commits to Appalachian State

Cole McKissock, a standout shortstop at Air Academy, committed to play baseball at Appalachian State on Friday night.

McKissock, who will be a senior this fall, announced his decision on Twitter:

Proud to commit to play baseball at Appalachian State! Thanks to family, friends, & coaches who helped along the way! pic.twitter.com/XMJmj01x13

— ©oke (@McKissockCole) July 10, 2015

McKissock, who is 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, hit .304 with eight RBIs last season. He helped the Kadets go 16-5 and reach the Class 4A district round last season.

Appalachian State is a Division I program in North Carolina. The Mountaineers went 17-36 last season. They had four players drafted in the 2015 MLB Draft.

McKissock is the latest member of the Class of 2016 to commit to play college baseball. Pine Creek’s Brice Johnson also committed on Friday, picking Creighton.