WCL Kelowna Falcons

Kelowna Falcons Sign Left Handed Specialist

Published on April 21, 2011 under West Coast League (WCL)
Kelowna Falcons News Release


The Kelowna Falcons are pleased to announce the signing of pitcher Cody Dickson from Sam Houston State University

The left-handed freshman was a standout at Mansfield Summit high school in Texas. Over his junior and senior seasons he compiled a 15-6 mark and holds the school record for career wins.

Dickson is a multi-talented athlete playing right-field and firstbase along with starting on the mound. As a result of his athleticism he has won a number of awards including; first team all-district utility player of the year, second team all-district pitcher and first team all-district sophomore of the year.

The Mansfield, Texas native also excels in the classroom. He was named the Texas high school baseball coaches association academic all-state and scholar athlete in both 2009 and 2010. He is attending Sam Houston on an academic scholarship AND an athletic scholarship. Dickson is a criminal justice major and Sam Houston's program is ranked in the US top five. He would like to work with the FBI.

On the mound Dickson loves to change speeds on hitters. His fastball runs inside on batters at a speed of 89-91mphs, but he's also not afraid to come after a hitter with a very good change up and plus curveball.

Being from Texas, Dickson is a Rangers fan and especially likes the play of Michael Young and Josh Hamilton. His pitching idol is of course Nolan Ryan.

GET TO KNOW CODY DICKSON

Q: First baseball memory' - Hitting my first homerun when I was nine in a little league game.

Q: Favourite sport other than baseball' - I love basketball

Q: - What would be your super power' - To be able to fly.

Q: - You're a left-handed pitcher, any superstitions' - Yes, lots of them! A couple of the big ones are; have to have skittles before every game in the dugout AND my right sock goes on first.

Q: - Who would play YOU in a movie about YOU' - Kevin Costner

Q: - Biggest Pet Peeve' - When you're walking in a crowded area and the person in front of you just STOPS!

The Falcons and Sam Houston State have developed a wonderful relationship over the last three years and have been fortunate to have a number of key pitchers that have added to the success. In 2009 Cody Springer and Brent Powers were terrific before injuries sent them home early. Then last season closer Jordan Westra set a new Falcons single season record with 10 saves out of the pen.

This year, Cody Dickson is a member of the 2011 Kelowna Falcons.

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