About Hancock
Made good progress during the summer and fall after
struggling at times as a junior ... owns three solid pitches (fastball, slider,
change-up) ... works his fastball consistently in the upper 80s and can tough 90
on occasion ... his change-up is considered a "plus" pitch ... working on
improving his command ... coaching staff hopes he can take on more of a major
role ... could fill a valuable role as a left-hander out of the bullpen or as an
end-of-rotation starter.
2004 Highlights (Junior)
Struggled with consistency during junior season ... enjoyed
season's best outing against South Alabama (3/26) ... struck out five batters in
2.0 innings of relief against the Jaguars ... picked up season's only victory
against Missouri Southern (2/14), allowing one run on five hits over 5.0 innings
... pitched 3.2 shutout innings of relief at Texas-Pan American (3/21) ...
played summer ball for the Covington Lumberjacks of the Valley League, teaming
with Taylor McIntyre and Tim Torres ... was 2-4 with a 3.48 ERA in nine starts.
At Seminole State
Enjoyed a stellar sophomore season at nationally ranked
Seminole State ... went 9-0 with a 2.66 ERA, earning first-team All-Region II
honors ... also struck out 73 and walked just 18 in 65.0 innings of work as
Seminole went 45-13 ... was 5-1 with two saves and a 2.30 ERA as a freshman for
Seminole State ... struck out 58 batters in 56.0 IP ... helped Seminole to a
46-14 record and a regional championship ... pitched 7.2 shutout innings in the
regional title game.
High School
Standout at Okmulgee HS ... set Oklahoma High School season
records for strikeouts (180) and wins (16) as a senior ... was 16-4 with a 0.87
ERA and only 22 walks as a senior, earning 2001 Pitcher of the Year honors from
the OSSA and second-team All-State recognition from the Daily Oklahoman.
Personal
Full name is Matthew Bryan Hancock ... son of Morris and
Janet Hancock ... Recreation Administration major ... chose ORU over Hawaii,
Wake Forest and Louisiana Tech ... born October 1, 1982.
