Dec. 14, 2009

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NORMAN, Okla. -- The OU baseball team concluded team practices in the fall during the second week of November with the annual Red/White Series.

In preparation for the 2010 season, SoonerSports.com will help fans get to know the numerous new faces around the diamond at L. Dale Mitchell Park. 

Throughout the three months leading up to the season, SoonerSports.com will feature one of the Sooners' 19 newcomers that will join a group of 17 letterwinners from the 2009 team that hosted the Norman Regional with the No. 7 national seed.

Each spotlight will include an updated bio, Q&A session and videos of each player in action from the Red/White Series and a scouting report from OU Head Coach Sunny Golloway.

The seventh installment focuses on freshman left-handed pitcher Ryan Gibson, who was named a high school All-American last year by Collegiate Baseball. In 2009, Gibson struck out 113 batters and recorded seven wins and a 0.70 ERA in 64.2 innings.

Click the videos to the right to watch footage of Gibson in action during the R/W Series and listen to Coach Golloway talk about his recruiting process and ability.

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Gibson Bio | Newcomer Video Central | 2010 Roster

SS: What jobs have you held?
RG: Baseball umpire

SS: Name an event that has shaped your life…
RG: My dad dying

SS: Do you have any game or practice superstitions?
RG: Can’t tell

SS: Why did you choose OU?
RG: Great team, coaching staff, and environment

SS: What is the best piece of advice that a coach gave you?
RG: "Relax and don’t get so tight, one pitch at a time."

SS: Most interesting thing you did this summer…
RG: Played baseball in Georgia

SS: What’s your nickname? Reasoning behind it?
RG: Gibby, shortened last name

SS: Biggest accomplishment(s)…
RG: Being named Louisville Slugger All American 2009

SS: If there is one person you pattern your game after, who would it be?
RG: Nolan Ryan

SS: What are your plans after college?
RG: Either playing pro ball or accountant