COLLEGE BASEBALL: CHS alum Chandler ‘Brent’ Howard fitting right in at JU

  • Jacksonville’s Chandler ‘Brent’ Howard watches a ball fly off his bat this season. (COURTESY OF JU ATHLETICS)
    Jacksonville’s Chandler ‘Brent’ Howard watches a ball fly off his bat this season. (COURTESY OF JU ATHLETICS)

    ​​​​​​JACKSONVILLE — Earning his way into a meaningful role on the Jacksonville baseball team didn’t happen slowly for freshman slugger Chandler ‘Brent’ Howard.

    Instead, the Columbia High product was p…