Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: 2-year returning starter....Taking advantage of NCAA-granted extra year because of coivd....Played in all 35 games in 2021 (34 starts)....Led team with 10 steals (13 attempts)....11 multi-hit games and 5 multi-RBI games....Ranked 8th in Peach Belt Conference with 4 sac bunts....Reached base at .436 clip when leading off....Played in 19 games in 2020 with 18 starts (all in CF)....Ranked T-6th in the PBC for stolen bases (5)....Led team in steals....6 multi-hit games and 2 multi-RBI games....Had 6-game hitting streak....Transfer from USC Sumter, where he played two seasons....Coming off an outstanding sophomore season....A versatile athlete....Very athletic....Possesses good speed.....Projects as a leadoff or 2-hole hitter....Will challenge for a starting position somewhere (second base or outfield).....Teammate of FMU newcomer Daniel Twitty at USCS.....USCS: As a sophomore, batted a team-best .374 for the 31-22 Fire Ants.....Scored 38 runs in 44 games and recorded 10 doubles, two triples and one homer, while driving in 18 runs.....Posted a .417 on-base percentage and stole 21 bases in 24 attempts.....As a freshman, hit .260 with a homer and 18 RBIs and was a perfect 10-for-10 in stolen base attempts.....Helped lead USCS to a 37-23 mark and the NJCAA Region X title.

PERSONAL:

• Born Vince Jo’von Hanna in Lake City, SC
• A graduate of Lake City High School, where he played for coach Matt Apicella
• 3-time All-State selection
• 4-time All-Region performer
• Nickname is Bill

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional baseball player
• Favorite Superhero: Black Panther
• Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter
• Favorite Sports Teams: New York Yankees, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Bull Durham
• Favorite Food: Wings and Fries
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Myrtle Beach, SC
• Instagram Account: billhanna5
• Your Motivation Music: Rap
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Become an All-American and win the tournament 
• Why you first chose your sport: Because I feel like I can go far in baseball
• The biggest mental challenge to you improving faster: Let the game come to me, instead of forcing it