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Madison on Stephens: "The experience Brent gained last year and the strength that he has added since then will help him compete for a starting spot in the lineup this year. He’s a solid left-handed hitter with a great work ethic."
High School: Batted .540 with nine homeruns, 48 runs scored, 50 RBI and 20 stolen bases as a senior… Played for coach Andy Harlin at Saint Pais X... Received All-State honors following his senior season... Batted .450 while belting 11 homers and driving in 48 runs his junior season...Three-time All-County selection... Also played basketball and football. Personal: Full name is Brent Corey Stephens...Born on Dec. 21, 1981 in Atlanta... Son of Corneill and Yvonne Stephens... Has one brother, Darryl, 21… Lists winning Junior Olympics in baseball when he was 16 as his highlight in athletics… Brother was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and his father is a judge… Chose UK over Vanderbilt, Georgia, Oklahoma, and East Carolina for its coaching staff and academics.
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