Brian Hallock Hopes to Have Winning Pitching Record

Led by some key seniors, the Butler Bulldogs baseball team made an unexpected run to the state championships last season. Head Coach Jeff White believes the team has a chance to make another postseason run as a result of last year's experience. Coach White will rely on some veterans, including Brian Hallock, to help return to the playoffs.  Patch caught up with Hallock last week to chat about baseball.

Q: How long have you lived in Bloomingdale?

A: I was born and raised in Bloomingdale, so 18 years.

Q: How long have you played baseball?

A: I started playing when I was five years old. 

Q: Who is your biggest influence?

A:  My father has had the biggest impact on my life, while my high school coaches have had the biggest impact on my baseball career.

Q: What is it like playing baseball for Coach White and the Butler Bulldogs?

A: Butler has a great baseball history and Coach White makes sure we are aware of it. He respects the game a lot, therefore he is very serious when it comes time to practice and play. He makes sure we get better each and every day. He makes playing for the Bulldogs a lot of fun.

Q: How has baseball impacted your life?

A: Baseball has been my favorite sport since high school started. It gives me something to look forward to everyday.

Q: What are your plans after high school?  Did you decide which college to attend?

A: I will be attending Temple University in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, I will not be playing baseball.

Q: What is your favorite baseball memory?

A: The run we made last year in the state playoffs is by far my favorite memory.  It was an incredible run but we ultimately fell short of our goal.

Q: What are your personal goals for the upcoming season?

A: Personally, I want to have a winning pitching record, ERA under 3. However, the most important goal is to help my team make it back to the state title game.