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Starting with the 2008 baseball season, the McNeil Maverick Baseball Hall of Honor committee will induct their first inaugural Hall of Honor Class. The McNeil Maverick Baseball Hall of Honor honors the extraordinary individuals who have played a role in developing the McNeil Baseball program. The goal of the Hall of Honor is twofold:

- To recognize graduated baseball players of McNeil High School for outstanding achievements and contributions to society after graduation.
- To promote role models for student-athletes enrolled at McNeil High School.

A 3-5 member judging committee comprised of McNeil High School staff and facility will select inductees who have made special contribution to the McNeil baseball program. The Hall of Honor induction ceremonies will be every two years.

Selection criteria for the McNeil High School Baseball Hall of Honor include the following:

Selection is based on the individual's contribution to the McNeil baseball program and could include the individual's college and/or professional baseball career. Selection is also based on an individual's citizenship in his post high school years.

An individual is eligible 5 years after graduating from McNeil High School.

Individuals eligible for induction include players, coaches, school staff and others who have made special contributions to the success of the McNeil Baseball Program and the community.

The McNeil Maverick Baseball Hall of Honor provides a perfect opportunity to properly and permanently recognize the young men who helped established the McNeil baseball program.

Each member of the Hall of Honor will have their name added Hall of Honor Wall at Maverick Stadium along with their name added to the Walk of Honor leading into Maverick Stadium.

McNeil Baseball Hall of Honor Inductees
2008	Scott Linebrink	Greg Eyster	Brantley Jordan
2008	Travis Miller	Jeff Brown	Troy Peacock

Honoree: Scott Linebrink - Pitcher
Class: 1994
Year Inducted: 2008

Scott resides in Taylor, TX with wife Kelly and daughter Ellie Jane...a 1994 graduate of McNeil High School in Round Rock, Texas...attended Concordia Lutheran College...transferred to Southwest Texas State University, leading the Bobcats to the 1997 NCAA Regional in Lubbock, Texas...earned All-Southland Conference honors...named 2001 Central Texas Pitcher of the Year by the Round Rock Sertomas Club...was featured on a CD titled Oh Say Can You Sing? along with ten current Major League Baseball Players plus Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith...played the guitar and sang the vocals to Pat Green's "Wave on Wave"...signed by scout Tom Korenek (Giants). Currently plays for the Chicago White Sox.

Honoree: Greg Eyster - First Base
Class: 1995
Year Inducted: 2008

Greg attended the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and was on the baseball team for a short time. He transferred to the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a double major in History and Government. Greg then worked as a licensed broker for three years with Fixed-Income Securities firm, James Baker and Associates. In 2003, Greg attended St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the John M. Harlan Honor Society upon my graduation. Greg met Rebecca Boone while at Law School and they were married after graduation and moved to Austin. While in Austin, Greg worked a Law Clerk for the Honorable Cathy Cochran at the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas in Austin. Greg and his wife purchased a home in Fort Worth, Texas and had their first child, Emma Elizabeth on November 8, 2007. Greg is currently an Assistant District Attorney in the trial division with the Tarrant County DA's office.

Honoree: Brantley Jordan - Pitcher
Class: 1998
Year Inducted: 2008

Brantley graduated from McNeil High School in 1998 and attended Texarkana College before transferring to The University of Texas in 2001. While at UT, Jordan played an integral role in the Longhorn's run toward a 2002 National Championship. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 29th round (375th overall) in the 2003 amateur entry draft. The Boston Red Sox purchased Brantley's contract in 2005. The last two seasons, Brantley played in the independent United League Baseball. Currently Brantley is retired from baseball and is working on completing his degree.

Honoree: Travis Miller - Outfield
Class: 2000
Year Inducted: 2008

Travis lettered twice in both baseball (outfield) and football (cornerback) while at McNeil High School. He was named 2nd Team All-District in football and received an Honorable Mention for baseball. Following graduation from McNeil, in May, 2000, he reported to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. At Annapolis, Travis majored in Systems Engineering and boxed competitively his freshman year. He joined the Combat Arms Team his sophomore year and served as its captain his senior year. In February of his senior year, Travis was selected to attend BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/ SEAL) training and pursue his dream of becoming a United States Navy SEAL. After graduating from the Naval Academy in May, 2004, Travis and 13 other Academy graduates selected for BUD/S attended the National Outdoor Leadership School’s mountaineering course on the Black Rapids Glacier, Alaska. In August, 2004, Travis reported to SEAL training in Coronado, CA. Originally in Class 253 until catching pneumonia in Hell Week, Travis started BUD/S training again with Class 254 and graduated in July, 2005. Upon completion of SEAL Qualification Training, Travis was awarded the SEAL Trident and was named the classes Honor Man. He was then assigned to SEAL Team One as the Assistant Officer in Charge of Charlie Platoon. He deployed with ST-1 in October, 2007 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.

Honoree: Jeff Brown - Outfield
Class: 2000
Year Inducted: 2008

Jeff lettered in baseball (outfield) and football (linebacker) while at McNeil High School and was active in the National Honors Society. Following graduation from McNeil, in May, 2000, he began military life at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. There, Jeff majored in Political Science and minored in Spanish while playing on Navy’s nationally ranked rugby team. During his senior year, Jeff was selected to receive a coveted billet to BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/ SEAL) training. After graduating from the Naval Academy in May, 2004, Jeff continued his education at the University of Maryland, where he had begun graduate studies while a senior at Annapolis. Upon receiving his Masters degree in International Relations in December, 2004, Jeff reported to SEAL training in Coronado, CA. After successfully completing BUD/S and SEAL Qualification Training as a member of BUD/S Class 255, Jeff was assigned to SEAL Team 3 and immediately deployed to Anbar province, Iraq in June, 2006 as Assistant Operations Officer Naval Special Warfare Task Group Arabian Peninsula. As of January, 2008, Jeff remains assigned to SEAL Team 3 and will deploy as Assistant Officer in Charge of Alpha Platoon in order to continue the global war on terror in the spring of 2008.

Honoree: Troy Peacock - Second Base
Class: 2001
Year Inducted: 2008

Troy graduated from McNeil High School in 2001. He then attended Blinn Jr. College for one and a half years. His goal was to attend Texas A & M University which he did in Spring 2003. HIs major was Sports Management. He hoped upon graduation to work for a professional sports organization. While attending Texas A & M, he worked at Reed Arena where the Aggie basketball team practiced and played. His participation in sports helped him be a friend to many and a well liked co-worker. In his honor, we have established the Troy Alan Peacock Foundation. The purpose of the foundation is to award a scholarship each year to a worthy individual that exhibits great sportsmanship and takes pride in being part of the McNeil Maverick Baseball Team accomplishments.