Winthrop University Athletics

2010:  Redshirted after transferring from the University of South Carolina.

South Carolina:  Played in 29 games as a freshman in 2008 with 12 starts in the outfield. Batted .245 with one home run, four RBI and scored 10 runs. On the mound, made four appearances in relief and put together an ERA of 5.04 in 5.1 innings of work. Hit first collegiate homer in a 6-0 victory over Clemson on Apr. 16, 2008. Was used primarily on the mound during his sophomore season, making six appearances and tallied a 13.50 ERA. Pitched 5.1 innings, giving up eight earned runs on 10 hits, one walk and seven walks.

High School:  Named Class AAAA All-State as a senior in 2007 and was selected to the SC/NC Select All-Star Team. During his senior season, hit .457 with six homers and 30 RBI; also pitched in 53 innings and posted a 5-1 record and a 1.32 ERA.

Personal:  The son of Barry Hopper and Rita Young, Justin is a History major who enjoys going to the lake, wakeboarding, watching movies and spending time with friends, and plans on playing either professional baseball or working with his dad after graduation. His favorite foods are steak, pasta and pizza, and Armageddon is his favorite book. Derek Jeter is his favorite athlete.