2012: Began his Marshall career as a weekend starter before being moved to the bullpen to serve as a long reliever...won his second decision in a relief effort against St. Bonaventure (3/18)...went 1-3 with a 4.93 ERA...struck out five hitters in his first appearance with the Thundering Herd (a four-inning start).
Tennessee Tech: Played one season for the Golden Eagles...was a member of the Ohio Valley Conference championship team
High School: Played baseball, football and wrestled at Western Brown High School...recorded 87 strikeouts, seven walks, and a 1.03 earned run average in 46 innings pitched his senior season...won All-Ohio as a high school middle linebacker
Personal: Born on April 20, 1991...son of Doug and Shaune Hopkins...has a brother (Austin) and two sisters (Heather and Madison)...majoring in Environmental Science.