Jacksonville University

AS A FRESHMAN (2026)

Named to the ASUN All-Freshman Team...made 19 appearances out of the bullpen...posted a 4-1 record with a 4.43 ERA and one save across 22.1 innings...recorded 17 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .209 batting average...earned his first collegiate victory against Bethune-Cookman before collecting his second win in Jacksonville’s upset of No. 21 Florida...threw two innings without allowing an earned run to earn the win at FGCU on April 10...recorded his first collegiate save against LIU, striking out the final batter with the tying run on second base.

PRIOR TO JACKSONVILLE

Attended The First Academy in Orlando...helped the Royals capture the 2025 Class 2A state championship and finish with a 30-4 record...earned first-team All-Orange Observer honors as a senior...posted a 9-1 record with a 1.90 ERA and 74 strikeouts across 62.2 innings pitched.

PERSONAL

Son of Ruth and Bob Hopper...has two brothers, Josh and Zach.