Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  First-year player at FMU.....Signedduring 2014 early signing period....Transfer from Broward College(also played one year at East Georgia College)....Throws between 87and 90 miles per hour....Can really pitch.....Can throw his changeup or breaking ball for a strike any time in the count.....Possiblestarter....Pitched for the Florence RedWolves in 2013 and compileda 1-2 record with a 2.70 earned run average and opponents battedonly .176 against him....BC: 12 appearances (2starts) with 1-1 record, one save, 4.97 ERA....20 strikeouts in25.1 innings....EGC: 15 appearances (11 starts)with 4-5 record, one save, 6.10 ERA....33 strikeouts in 62innings.

PERSONAL: Born Brandon Michael Cook inJacksonville, Fla.....A graduate of Providence School, where heplayed for coach Mac Mackiewitz....4-year letterman (2-yearstarter)....Helped lead the Providence School to the 2012 FHSAAClass 3A state title and No. 37 national ranking by ESPN RISEmagazine as a senior....Sectional and conference champs as ajunior....Played club ball for Coastal Prospects....Nickname isCookie.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: As a child what youwanted to be when you grew up: Professional BaseballPlayer....Favorite Athlete: Nolan Ryan....Favorite Sports Team: NYYankees....Favorite Movie: Rookie of the Year....Favorite TV Shows:Big Bang Theory, Sportscenter....Favorite Foods: Steak, BuffaloWild Wings....Favorite Vacation Spot: Somewhere at abeach....Celebrity Crush: Margot Robbie....Favorite Sport Otherthan Your Own: Basketball, Football....Favorite Website (outsidesocial media): ESPN....Favorite Social Media Site:Twitter....Twitter Handle (optional): @bcook228....What Music is inYour iPOD: Country, Radio Top Hits....Favorite Thing About FMU:Sparrow Stadium....Favorite Off-Field Activities: Beach, Bowling,Golf....Goals for Upcoming Season: Making the NCAA Tournament &World Series....Brush With Greatness: Won state championship mysenior year of high school.