Courtney Hawkins
RHP/OF
Carroll HS, Corpus Christi, TX
“Player Spotlight”
For many that know, it is very hard to break into a Texas 5A lineup as a freshman, and an almost impossible dream to lead your team to the Texas 5A UIL State Championship as a sophomore. It is unthinkable to be participate in Team USA, Perfect Game All America Game, Area Codes, Tournament of Star’s and still have time to play with the highly respected Houston Banditos. It’s almost unheard of to play any sport in the state in Texas, and commit to play college ball in a different state, especially one of the state’s biggest rivals. It is flat out crazy to think quite possibly one of the best wide receivers/defensive backs in Texas, stopped playing to become a better baseball player. Courtney Hawkins has done every one of these task, and has done it with a smile on his face. The hard throwing right hander, who has enough to power to hit balls out of MLB ballparks did everything I listed above, and still has more to do. Courtney Hawkins, is one of the highest rated prospects in the draft this year, both as a hitter and pitcher. I tried and tried to get Courtney to tell the world which one he likes more, pitching or hitting, but he refused to give me a straight answer. I guess when you have “light tower power” at the plate and “MLB stuff” on the mound it’s hard to pick a weakness. We enjoyed talking to Courtney; we hope that you will enjoying reading!
(I think I'd rather have my pitcher pitch to Barry Bonds)
The Balk Blog: Courtney let’s start this conversation out like this, are you a hitter or a pitcher? There is no in between!
Courtney: Honestly that’s one of the hardest questions people ask me but as of right now I’d say hitter just because that’s what i have worked on the most
BB: I asked that because I have some scouts tell me that you will hit in the top of the line up one day in a MLB uniform as a hitter, others think you have the stuff to close one day. Whenever you where people say stuff like this, or talk about you being ranked in the top 30 in the nation?
CH: Yea I mean people have their opinions I really just want to go out and play ball wherever I’m at I’ll be happy and try to do my best at it
BB: Congrats on the Perfect Game All America game, it was a real honor to watch you play. I heard the announcer that said you had “out grown” pitching, is this true, or even possibly?
CH: I don’t think I’ve out grown it. I can still pitch at a high level I think it’s just I think I could help more in the field and the plate
(Although some think he might have out grown pitching, he's apparently not outgrowing hitting)
BB: Would you like to take the time out to tell you fans where you are committed to play your college baseball at?
CH: I am committed to play ball at OU
BB: Congrats on that man. Out of all the schools in Texas, with UT, TCU, Houston, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Rice, DBU and even Texas State, what made you choose OU?
CH: I actually don’t really know I just think OU fit me pretty good and I like the overall feel about it and I’m excited to go there next fall
BB: Are you committed as a hitter or pitcher, or both?
CH: I’m actually committed to do both
BB: If you had to choose one, what would it be?
CH: Like I said I like both its just right now my defense and stick is what I worked on the most this summer but pitching is something I will still work on
(This probably want be his last baseball card)
BB: I have heard from what I consider a good source that you are a very good football player. Why did you stop playing? I also heard that your brother, Tim I believe, plays at Texas State? Do you ever go to one of his games and think; this football thing could be the life for me?
CH: Yes I love football, and I actually stopped to focus on my baseball game but I try to make almost all of my brothers football games and I do miss and if baseball didn’t work I could always go back and play football
BB: Do you think OU would ever let you play both sports?
CH: Yes if i wanted to I’m sure they wouldn’t have a problem with it I’ve had offers for both football and baseball
("Coach Stoops, we have a kid on campus who you might want to give a jersey to")
BB: How did it feel to pitch your team to a Texas 5A State Championship as a sophomore? That’s a pretty big deal, most people feel that Texas 5A is one of the hardest classifications in the nation.
CH: That was amazing, I like pressure and being able to have the ball in a big situation like that it felt great.....and I do think Texas 5a baseball is one of the hardest
(You'r Texas 5A MVP)
BB: Out of everything you did this summer, with summer ball, area codes, team USA, PG AA game, and your commitment, what was the best part of all if you had to name one?
CH: I’d have to say PG All-American game....that has been my dream since I was a freshmen when i first watched it on TV and to wear that All American across your chest it feels amazing....i really that Perfect Game for a lot of my accomplishments because there tournaments and showcases bring a lot of scouts to see high school baseball players
(Courtney playing for Team USA)
BB: That sounds great, Is there anything else that you would like to tell the people viewing this article?
CH: I thank god for everything always, even if stuff is going bad keep him first and he’ll get you through and I give credit to my dad, my brother, mom, uncles, and family and friends..................also RAY DELEON and the banditos baseball club
(Teammate's celebrate after Courtney drives in a run, but he's all business)
CH: Thank you no problem I appreciate you and selecting me it is a big honor just being nominated
(The Legend, Courtney Hawkins)
Thank you Courtney,
BB29
We leave you with a bonus video of Courtney taking BP on the field before the Perfect Game All America Game... A special thanks to Rkyosh007 for the video.
We leave you with a bonus video of Courtney taking BP on the field before the Perfect Game All America Game... A special thanks to Rkyosh007 for the video.
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