Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU....A southpaw who really knows how to pitch....Already throws in the 84-to-86 mph range, and has command of three pitches....Will likely have a chance to pitch on the weekends for us as a freshman.

PERSONAL:

• Born William David Wicker in Lexington, SC
• Graduate of Gray Collegiate Academy, where he played for coach Charles Assey
• Previously attended Lexington High School and played under the direction of coach Brian Hucks
• Played travel ball with the Lexington Baseball Club Owls
• Nickname is Wicker

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  I didn’t know 
• How you got your nickname: It is my last name 
• Favorite Superhero: Shrek 
• Favorite Athlete:  Clayton Kershaw 
• Favorite Sports Team:  Atlanta Braves 
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Shrek
• Favorite Food:  Steak
• Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach
• Twitter Handle: wwicker0814
• Instagram Account: will_wicker
• Your Motivation Music: Beethoven
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  Beautiful baseball field 
• Favorite Off-Field Activity:  Call of duty
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Get some playing time
• Why you chose your sport: Because I’m good at baseball and it is fun
• The biggest mental challenge to you improving faster: Not thinking about something too much 
• Interesting Notes:  Nothing, I’m a normal person