Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: 3-year returning letterwinner and starter....Team 2019 MVP....Only 4-year Patriot on the roster....Career totals entering 2019: .283 average in 81 games (73 starts), with 50 runs scored, 15 doubles, 2 homers, 43 RBIs, a 5-7 pitching record, 6 saves, 4.99 ERA, and 59 strikeouts in 79.1 innings....In 2018, was second on the team with .321 average....9 multi-hit games and 5 multi-RBI games....Hit safely in final 10 games and safely reached base in final 21 contests....Played in outfield, was DH, and pitched in 13 games....2018 Pre-Season All-Conference Team....2018 NCBWA Pre-Season All-Southeast Region squad....As a junior in 2017, batted .289 with a homer and 10 RBIs....Team-high 21 mound appearances with a 2-1 mark, a 2.30 ERA, and 6 saves....Fanned 30 in 31.1 innings....4 multi-hit games and 3 multi-RBI games....As a freshman, started 25 games in the field and made 14 mound appearances (5 starts) in 2016....More strikeouts than walks while pitching....3 multi-hit and 5 multi-RBI games....7-game hitting streak and 13-game streak of safely reaching base....Bright prospect....Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18.

PERSONAL: 

• Born David Cole Hinnant in Clayton, N.C.
• Graduate of Clayton High School, where he played for coach Stacey Houser
• Garnered Raleigh News & Observer All-Metro Team recognition in 2015
• All-Conference selection in 2013 after batting .506 with four home runs and posting an 8-1 mound mark with a 1.82 ERA
• Played for the Garner Nationals American Legion squad
• Also played for the Evoshield Canes South U17 squad
• Nickname is Cole

PERSONAL FAVORITES: 

• Favorite Superhero: Flash
• Favorite Athlete: Micahla Kitchen
• Favorite Sports Team: Carolina Panthers
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Transformers
• Favorite Food: Rap Snacks
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Wilmington NC
• Twitter Handle: Cole_Hinnant
• Instagram Account: colehinnant
• Your Motivation Music: Rap
• Favorite Thing About FMU: Mrs. Tonya
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Playing Fortnite
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Make a conference tournament run
• Interesting Notes: Been around the world twice; been to three World Fairs; Gamertag: IcyOffset ; Fortnite Wins: 156
• Brush With Greatness: Won numerous championsips growing up; came in 2nd place at Cooperstown Dreams Park