By Greg Parrott
Pirates baseball coach Don Hanson got his 200th win last Tuesday, March 6, as the Pirates defeated Southwest Macon 13-1 in the second game of a doubleheader.
Pirates baseball players prepare to douse coach Don Hanson after his 200th win in 8 years with the Pike County Pirates.
Coach gets 200th win
It took Hanson just eight years and six games of this season to accomplish this milestone.
“I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity with the Pirates baseball teams,” said Hanson. “This milestone wasn’t reached without a lot of blood, sweat and tears. The coaching staff, players, community and administrators have been a team effort in this milestone.”
Hanson started his coaching career at Pike in 2004. His teams have won five region championships and the 2011 team made it to the state championship against Buford.
“When I first came to Pike I had a plan and the players bought into it. We got better and better each and every year. We had our ups and downs throughout some seasons but we overcame and persevered,” he said. “Nothing comes easy and we’ll continue to be a state contender in our classification. I’m excited about this season as I have been every season since I came to Pike.”
Hanson’s region record is 133-8. The Pirates have won 56 consecutive region games. The last region loss was in 2008 against Rutland 5-3. Since 2004, the Pirates are 201-56 under Hanson’s coaching.
“I’ve been very blessed with the talent that has come through this program. Many players have gone on to play college level and professional baseball. I cannot express how much my family has been a part of this milestone as well,” he said. “My wife and children see very little of me this time of year. I look forward to many more winning seasons here at Pike County.”
“I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity with the Pirates baseball teams,” said Hanson. “This milestone wasn’t reached without a lot of blood, sweat and tears. The coaching staff, players, community and administrators have been a team effort in this milestone.”
Hanson started his coaching career at Pike in 2004. His teams have won five region championships and the 2011 team made it to the state championship against Buford.
“When I first came to Pike I had a plan and the players bought into it. We got better and better each and every year. We had our ups and downs throughout some seasons but we overcame and persevered,” he said. “Nothing comes easy and we’ll continue to be a state contender in our classification. I’m excited about this season as I have been every season since I came to Pike.”
Hanson’s region record is 133-8. The Pirates have won 56 consecutive region games. The last region loss was in 2008 against Rutland 5-3. Since 2004, the Pirates are 201-56 under Hanson’s coaching.
“I’ve been very blessed with the talent that has come through this program. Many players have gone on to play college level and professional baseball. I cannot express how much my family has been a part of this milestone as well,” he said. “My wife and children see very little of me this time of year. I look forward to many more winning seasons here at Pike County.”
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