Beaufort High baseball standout Paul Winland Jr. made his college plans official last week, signing a national letter-of-intent to play at the University of Missouri next season.

Winland committed to the Tigers more than a year ago after a strong summer showing with 3n2 Baseball out of Charleston, and he continued his tear during his junior season with the Eagles.

The third baseman hit .356 with 26 RBIs last season, earning a spot on the All-Lowco Baseball first team.

Missouri has long been Winland’s top choice due to family ties in the Show-Me State, so he was quick to commit when he received a scholarship offer last fall.