Worth Noting
Has a good work ethic...much improved defensively over the course of the fall, especially with regard to routes to ground balls.

Pre-SIU
Four-year starting shortstop at Chatham-Glenwood High School...helped lead the Titans to three consecutive Central State Eight Conference titles and a fourth-place finish at the IHSA Class AA State Tournament...received all-conference and State Journal Register all-area honors...was also named Chicago Tribune and Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association all-state...hit .380 with 47 runs, 10 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 23 RBI his senior year...hit .429 with 52 runs, 13 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 37 RBI as a junior...ranks among Chatham Glenwood's top-10 in several offensive categories.

Personal
Full name is George Ryan Hypke...majors in Finance...born Oct. 15, 1985...son of George and Cathy Hypke...has one sister, Shannon.