2026 Player of the Week - Week 9

Carson Mills OF / OF / Taylor County High School, KY / 2027

.727 AVG | 8 H | 7 R | 4 RBI | 1 2B | 2 3B | 3 SB

This week’s offensive Player of the Week award goes to 2027 OF Carson Mills out of Taylor County High School. The junior outfielder was a machine at the plate all week, helping power the Cardinals through a perfect 4-0 stretch that included three run-rule victories and a huge win over Marion County to clinch a regional tournament spot. Mills turned in a dominant week offensively, going 8-11 (.727) with 7 runs scored and 4 RBI. The athletic outfielder put his speed on full display, swiping three bases while legging out a pair of triples and adding a double to finish with three extra-base hits. Taylor County erupted for 49 runs across four games, and Mills was right in the middle of the offensive explosion despite missing Thursday’s run-rule win over North Hardin. The 5’9” 197 lb uncommitted junior pairs strength with athleticism, posting a 6.97 second 60-yard dash, 96 mph exit velocity and 87 mph outfield velocity. The recent transfer from Campbellsville has made an immediate impact in his first season with the Cardinals. On the season, Mills is now hitting .411 with 37 hits, 27 runs scored and 19 RBI, while adding 16 extra-base hits, 10 stolen bases, and seven walks. After suffering back-to-back losses to rival Campbellsville the week prior, Taylor County responded in a major way at exactly the right time. With Campbellsville now eliminated from postseason play, the Cardinals suddenly find themselves as the highest ranked team remaining in the 5th Region and firmly in the mix for another trip to Lexington. If Mills and the Cardinals can continue to ride this momentum into the postseason, another deep run could very well be in store for Taylor County. Congratulations to Carson Mills on being named the Prep Baseball KY Player of the Week!