Tyler Hibbs, The Examiner’s 2007 Baseball Player of the Year, had his scholarship from Florida State rescinded a day after the Arundel senior’s arrest on drug charges became public.

Hibbs, a shortstop and pitcher, was charged with one count of possession of marijuana and possession with intent to distribute and two counts of possession of drug-related paraphernalia following a traffic stop in Odenton.

“Based on the police report and related information available to me at the present time, we are rescinding our baseball scholarship offer to Tyler Hibbs,” Florida State baseball coach Mike Martin said in a statement. “If the situation changes, we will revisit the scholarship offer in the future.”

Hibbs was clocked going 68 in a 45 miles per hour zone about 9:45 p.m. on Feb. 26, according to Anne Arundel County police spokesman Sgt. John Gilmer. After approaching the vehicle, a county police officer smelled a strong odor and ordered Hibbs and his three passengers out of the vehicle, Gilmer said. The officer found a large plastic bag, which contained eight smaller plastic bags, each of which contained marijuana. Also found in the car was a digital scale, Gilmer said.

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Repeated calls to Hibbs’ home were not answered. Hibbs was released on his own recognizance.

Hibbs went 6-2 with a 0.98 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 57 innings last season. He batted .584 with 14 extra-base hits and drove-in 20 runs. He also has played on the U.S. Junior National Team the last two seasons.

Arundel coach Bernie Walter declined to comment on Hibbs or his status with the baseball team.

Anne Arundel County schools spokesman Bob Mosier said there are no county rules prohibiting Hibbs from playing high school baseball this spring because the allegations against him happened off school grounds and didn’t happen during the baseball season.

Orioles scout Dean Albany knows Hibbs well. Albany coached Hibbs on his Oriolelanders fall baseball team and was surprised to hear about the allegations against Hibbs.

“Tyler is a great kid and as competitive as anyone I’ve known,” Albany said. “I couldn’t believe it when I heard what happened. Right now, baseball has to be secondary in his life. I just hope he gets the help he needs and is able to get his life back on track. What happened doesn’t mean he’s a bad kid. It just means he made a terrible decision.”

rsnyder@baltimoreexaminer.com