A young pitcher who will add depth to the pitching staff this season.

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games on the mound . . . posted a 12.51 ERA over 13.2 innings of work . . . had a record of 0-1 for the season . . . pitched an inning of scoreless relief against Lipscomb . . . tossed 1.1 scoreless innings in relief against Auburn.

High School: Named Most Valuable Pitcher at Olympia High School . . . named to the National Baseball Classic All-Tournament Team . . . holds a school record for ERA (1.41).

Personal: Born July 11, 1989 . . . son of Steve and Jeanine Hammond . . . majoring in economics and finance.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAMMOND
The hardest thing I have ever done is: have surgery.
If I could change something about myself it would be: my height.
My worst fear is: clowns.
Favorite sport besides baseball: basketball.
Favorite place to eat: Salem's
Favorite food: french fries.
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump.
Favorite holiday: Christmas.
Favorite cartoon character: Eric Cartman.
Favorite T.V. show: Family Guy.