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A.C. FLORA HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time all-state pick at A.C. Flora High School • Played for coach Andy Hallett • Rated as the No. 1 first baseman in the state of South Carolina by Diamond Prospects • Teamed with UNC classmate Logan Munson to lead Flora to the 2007 3A state title • Served as team captain • Earned all-area and all-region honors from 2004-07 • Named team offensive MVP in 2006 and 2007 • Member of the South Carolina select team • Also played one year of football and basketball • Member of National Honor Society and earned his I.B. certificate • Played summer ball with the Palmetto Sand Gnats.
PERSONAL
James Brett Thomas is the son of Jim and Teresa Thomas • Born Oct. 6, 1988, in Columbia, S.C. • Has an older sister, Rebekah • Majoring in exercise and sport science at Carolina • Lists "300" as his favorite movie and "The Hunt for Red October" as his favorite book • Favorite athlete is John Smoltz and is a fan of the Atlanta Braves and Miami Dolphins • Modeled his game after Chipper Jones • Enjoys golf and fishing.
