EC's Bond Commits to Play Baseball at Thomas More

Bond led the Trojans in homers and RBI as a junior.

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(St. Leon, Ind.) – Division II college baseball is in the future for Sam Bond.

The East Central High School star announced his commitment Wednesday to continue his playing career at Thomas More University.

Bond, a catcher, had a big junior season, earning EIAC All-Conference Honors.

He led the Trojans in home runs (6) and RBI (30) and hit .348 over 87 plate appearances.

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