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Two Trinity Seniors Selected in 2025 MLB Draft

Two Trinity Seniors Selected in 2025 MLB Draft


Sharpsburg, GA — Trinity Christian School is proud to officially recognize and extend heartfelt congratulations to two of its graduating seniors, TJ Ford and Dillon Stiltner, who were selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on Monday, July 14.

The MLB Draft consists of 615 picks across 20 rounds, drawing from a nationwide pool of high school seniors and draft-eligible collegiate players. Ford and Stiltner, both members of Trinity’s Class of 2025, were drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 14th round and the New York Mets in the 18th round, respectively. Both athletes had previously signed to play collegiate baseball, but now face the rare opportunity to bypass college and pursue a professional baseball career directly out of high school.

Dillon Stiltner

Image by Kayla Duffey

TJ Ford

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When asked what Trinity has meant to his journey, Stiltner (who has attended Trinity since eighth grade) shared, “Trinity left an everlasting impact on who I am as a person and a player, on the field and off the field. Whether that be in my faith walk or my coaches pushing me to be a better person and player each and every day. The brotherhood and relationships that I formed are going to leave an impression on me, and I’ll remember those memories and moments forever.

Ford, who joined the Trinity community in twelfth grade, added, “I came to Trinity to strengthen my relationship and belief in God. That’s exactly what happened, from my classes, to chapel, and in athletics as well. Since I came to Trinity, I have made relationships in all of these places that have drawn mecloser to God and taught me how to walk in faith.”

Whether they choose the collegiate or professional path, we celebrate their remarkable achievements and look forward to cheering them on in the years ahead. We are confident they will continue to use their God-given talents to impact others and further His Kingdom as they begin this exciting new chapter.

Image by Cam Wallace, 2025 TCS grad

Image by Cam Wallace, 2025 TCS grad

Image by Kayla Duffey

Image by Kayla Duffey

Trinity Senior Tai Peete Signs To Play Baseball at Georgia Tech

Trinity Senior Tai Peete Signs to Play Baseball in Georgia

Tai pictured with parents Eric Peete and Yuki Braxton.

By Samantha DePriest

On November 14th Trinity Senior Tai Peete signed and committed to play baseball at Georgia Tech with plans to major in Business. Tai started at Trinity in 9th grade and jumped right in to campus life. He plays baseball and has also played basketball while in high school at Trinity. Tai has served in BETA Club and participates in Discipleship Group (D-Group) with leaders Mr. Lorow and Mr. Shackelford. He has traveled outside the country to Costa Rica for Trinity GO week as a freshman and plans to serve abroad in Ecuador this coming January ‘23. On Friday nights in the Fall, Tai can be found leading the student section on the ladder at varsity football games cheering on his brother and D1 recruit Shawn Braxton.

When asked about his time at Trinity, Tai shares that TCS has taught him how to be a leader. Several teachers at Trinity have made an impact on him. Tai shares that “Coach Elrod taught me how to stay loose on the field and Mr. Shackelford is just cool to be around.”

Tai was honored to be 2022-All County Offensive Player of the Year and 1st Team All-Region in 2021. Last summer, Team USA invited Tai for team trials and he played on the PG All American All Star team this past summer. We are excited to see what the upcoming baseball season at Trinity holds for Tai and the Lions. Coach Tommy Gregg adds, “We are hoping Tai will help us win a State Title!”

Tai pictured center with parents Yuki Braxton and Eric Peete.

Tai Peete pictured surrounded by family on signing day.

Tai’s Mom Yuki Braxton shares “Trinity prepares each child individually and sets up an environment that will fit each student. Trinity has been very supportive in Tai’s baseball journey. The teachers and administration has been flexible and willing to help him each step of the way. The school has helped him reach his dreams. Principal Mrs. Kimmy Jones and the entire Admin team has been with our family from day one. We are so grateful that Tai has been able to take advantage of the Trinity student culture and campus life. Tai is excited to play at the next level.

Tai Peete pictured center with friends.

Tai Peete’s family and friends praying over him.