Former Hillcrest standout Tim Anderson drafted by the Chicago White Sox

Former Hillcrest standout Tim Anderson drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round of the MLB draft with the 17th pick overall.

The Tuscaloosa News reported Anderson, a multi sport athlete at Hillcrest High School lead the Patriots to the 2011 AHSAA Class 6A title on the basketball court, then earned All-State honors the following season in baseball.

Anderson spent the last two seasons at East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi earning All-American honors this past season with a .495 batting average. He also hit 10 home runs, 11 triples and 18 doubles, while driving in 45 runs. He also a force on the base-paths with 41 stolen bases and 62 runs scored.