TJ Hopkins had a broken back at the end of the 2018 season. He played in seven games (with an RBI hit in his only at-bat and a stolen base) with it trying to help the
#Gamecocks
. He's hoping for health in 2019. He talks about it all here --->
Senior
@tj_hopkins
has played in 181 games in his Carolina career and has 34 doubles, eight triples, 18 home runs and 107 RBI in his four years. Hopkins is a two-time winner of the Tom Price Award, given to the Gamecock MVP of the Clemson series!
#ForeverToThee
Gamecock fans, the series ain’t over stay behind these guys I promise it means more than u know. Come to play tomorrow and turn the energy level up another notch.
Every recruit should look at how Coach Martin molds these kids into actual basketball players. I’ve seen it for years now. Chris Silva freshman year to senior year is crazy. BTW Silva is a Grown man
This was one of the most subdued celebrations I've ever seen for a team that just won a regional. Which is interesting considering where South Carolina was a year ago, or 7 weeks ago. Obviously the Gamecocks are far from satisfied.
Look up and down the roster of Arkansas and it’s the best team on paper that I can remember. Ask them who they hate seeing on their schedule the most. That’s what SCAR does to teams.
.
@tj_hopkins
, who signed with the
@Reds
this past week, ended his Gamecock career with some impressive numbers!!
1⃣8⃣8⃣ games played
1⃣4⃣2⃣ runs scored
1⃣1⃣2⃣ runs-batted-in
4⃣7⃣ stolen bases
3⃣5⃣ doubles
1⃣9⃣ home runs
#Gamecocks
Congrats to my little bro for signing today to CofC. So proud of u
@brodyhopkins11
. And always thankful for
@cholbrook2
. Thank u for giving us both a chance.
Caught up with
@SummervilleBase
and
#Gamecocks
product
@tj_hopkins
tonight after he was taken in the 9th round by the
#Reds
.
TJ thrilled to have a chance to play pro ball - says he's headed to Arizona for a physical and paperwork before he finds out his
#MILB
destination.
Through all the injuries, the successful times, the low points, I want to thank all of those who have supported me over the last 4 years. Being a Gamecock has been as special as I ever could’ve imagined.
#ForeverToThee
🤙🏻
How focused is Jaycee Horn on this season? His dad, former NFL WR Joe Horn, found the trophy Jaycee received for being named to the SEC All-Freshman Team under the backseat of his car. Horn says ever since last season ended all he’s thought about was this yr & not looking back.
The emotion poured out of Missy and Timmy Hopkins. They are "big league parents". They are in Cincinnati (with 16 others who made the trek) to see
@SummervilleBase
&
@GamecockBasebll
great TJ Hopkins suit up for the Reds.
The story, the callup, the visit, the moment.
The adversity on the field for the Gamecocks this year is nothing like the battle Gaige Thigpen has endured. Cancer diagnosis, remission, back again and more treatments.
But Gaige and a pair of Gamecocks find inspiration in each other:
“We have some really good competitors on this team, but he’s the best. That kid has as big a heart as you’ll see in college baseball. He competes as hard as anybody and is a true winner.” -
#Gamecocks
coach Mark Kingston on Sawyer Bridges
Being around some of the basketball guys back in the day they look at Coach M more than a coach. It’s a respect thing and trust where this shouldn’t be a problem. It sucks that this is what it comes to. One day coaches aren’t gonna be able to raise their voice. Unreal
“Maybe next time I’ll hug him.”
Frank Martin sets the record straight about a video from tonight’s game that had some some Gamecock fans upset
@wachfox
When I profiled
@ggreiner21
his junior year, his Mom showed me a letter he wrote for her birthday when he was 8. In it, he said he hoped to go to USC; play in the minors; then make the majors "if I'm good enough." Congrats Grayson. You've checked them all off. Enjoy The Show.
TJ Hopkins is slashing .300/.375/.435 over his career and the
#Gamecocks
are 72-38 the last three years when he's in the starting lineup.
Finally healthy, he's hoping to do even better than that this season.
I have to agree. There were 3-4 blatant penalties on UF during scoring plays in the second half that were not called....and I’m a Gator. Don’t blame coach for getting his money’s worth!
Zack Bailey made a "really easy" decision to return to school for his senior year. Now, when he graduates in December, he'll be the first in his family with a college degree.
#Gamecocks
@DannyBlair2
is the definition of a teammate. Countless number of hours hitting together and the guy is just simply a ball player. Couldn’t of happened to a better dude.