MS SC615

Recognizes Kansas City Royals center fielder Jarrod Dyson, a native of McComb, Mississippi, for his outstanding amateur and professional sports career.

Documents Dyson's career path from McComb High School (2004 graduate) through Southwest Mississippi Community College to being drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 50th round of the 2006 Amateur Draft.

Highlights Dyson's professional achievements including being regarded as one of the fastest outfielders in baseball, leading the American League in stolen bases multiple years, and playing a key role in the Royals' 2015 World Series championship victory.

Notes that in the 12th inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series, Dyson pinch ran, stole second base, advanced to third, and scored the go-ahead run that helped the Royals defeat the New York Mets.

Directs that the resolution be presented to Jarrod Dyson and forwarded to the Kansas City Royals General Manager, McComb High School Principal, and Southwest Mississippi Community College President.