BMC Athletics
Brett Fowler, Sports Information Director
BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. – The Blue Mountain College campus is mourning the loss of Topper baseball member Christopher “Boomer” Maurin.
Maurin, a left-handed pitcher from Pascagoula, Miss., was a transfer from East Mississippi Community College and was set to make his debut for the Toppers in the 2021 season after sitting out the 2020 season rehabbing a shoulder injury.
“We’re all just devastated,” BMC head baseball coach Curt Fowler said. “Boomer was an outstanding young man who worked hard every day on and off the field. We ask that everyone pray for his family.”
Topper associate head coach Taylor Clark added, “It’s a sad time for everyone right now. Boomer was such a happy person, talented pitcher and all-around great guy who everyone loved being around. We will miss him dearly.”
Maurin passed away Thursday night in a tragic accident in New Albany, Miss. Police Chief Chris Robertson says the accident is under investigation.
“We covet the prayers of our community for each of Chris’s classmates, teammates, coaches, and especially for his family.” said Barbara McMillin, BMC president.