2005 & 2006 NC ALL-STATE OUTLOOK - Expecting him to burst on to scene and have a big freshman year ... Came into program as hitter, catcher and possibly a pitcher, now a pitcher and a hitter ... Very likely to make five-man rotation as a starter ... Coaching staff extremely pleased with the progress he has made in a short time ... Will get an opportunity to make an impact. 2007 - Squad member that did not see any action and took a red-shirt ... Pitched over the summer with Fayetteville (N.C.) in the Coastal Plains League where he was 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA in 17 innings with 16 strikeouts and one save in nine relief appearances ... 2007 SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll member. HIGH SCHOOL- Played for Scotland High School and coach Tommy Britt ... Earned North Carolina all-state honors in 2005 and 2006 ...Conference Player of the Year in 2004 ... Three-time all-conference and all-region honoree (2004-06) ... Scotland High School 2006 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. PERSONAL- Born Parker Hoyt Bangs on 12/22/87 ... Parents are Kelly and Jack Ficklin and Michael Bangs ... Chose Carolina because "It was the best overall situation for me" ... Hobbies are video games and ping pong ... Favorite athlete is Derek Jeter ... Favorite foods are steak and macaroni and cheese. |
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