Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning letterman....Appeared in 24 games in 2024 and made 20 starts (all behind the plate)....Batted .203 with 4 RBIs....Threw out 10 runners attempting to steal....1 multi-hit game (vs Seton Hill (2-18-24)....Transfer from Lake-Sumter State College, where he played one season....Will bring physicality to our team and be a crucial piece of our infield depth....Give us a nice spark and will challenge for time at first base or designated hitter....His dad (Eddie) was drafted out of the University of Alabama in the 21st round (546th overall) of the 1986 draft by the St. Louis Cardinals (played four seasons in the Cardinals system)....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2025 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2025 (spring).

LSSC:  In 2023, he batted .242 with 4 doubles, 8 RBIs, and a .427 on-base percentage....In 2022, he was red-shirted after playing in 10 games with a homer and six runs scored. 

PERSONAL:

• Born in Brooksville, FL
• Graduate of Seven Rivers Christian School, where he played for coach Travis Phillips
• 2021 Player of the Year finalist
• Earned All-County honors as a catcher in 2018, at third base in 2019, and at catcher again in 2021
• Honors Society 9-12th grade
• Graduated with honors
• Nickname is H-TOWN

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• How you got your nickname:  The dad of a  friend from high school started the trend of it and it stuck ever since
• Favorite Fictional Character:  Darth Vader
• Favorite Athlete:  Bryce Young
• Favorite Sports Team:  University of Alabama
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
• Favorite Food:  Chicken
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Key West
• Favorite Musical Artist:  Travis Scott
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  Business Program
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Boating
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Win the conference and get into post-season
• Why you first chose your sport:  The sport I started playing since I was young and it never gets old
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport:  How long the season is and staying focused the whole way
• Interesting Notes:  Eddie Looper (Dad) played for the St. Louis Cardinals
• Brush With Greatness:  I am a born-again Christian saved by the grace of God; My father who played and coached in the St. Louis Cardinals organization; Bronson Arroyo who is in the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame – Close friends; Christian Arroyo currently playing for the Boston Red Sox organization; These men have showed me how to play the game correctly and to be humble all the time