Oklahoma outfielder Hannah Coor announced on Monday via Instagram that she is undergoing a second back surgery.
“This season was one of the most fun and exciting yet, but also extremely tough,” Coor shared. “The fight and strength displayed this season will always be the biggest win for me and something I will remember for the rest of my life.
“Pain is no one’s friend, and I am so ready to get rid of mine! I’m currently at the hospital waiting for my second back surgery. I could use all the healing thoughts and prayers sent my way. My journey is now, and I’m beginning to understand and appreciate all my challenges in life.
“God is a mighty God who will continue giving me strength through all of this. His plan! A win is coming … a win is freaking coming for me; I just know it! Oh … And I’m not done yet!”
Coor, a third-year sophomore from Yorba Linda, CA, participated in 63 games this season, with two starts, batting .211 with one home run, two doubles, and eight RBIs.
OU head coach Patty Gasso mentioned last fall that Coor had been dealing with chronic back issues and was managing the pain to prepare for the 2024 season.
“I think it’s just pain and frustration,” Gasso said. “She had the surgery, and we’re just trying to get it to allow her to sleep at night or go through a practice without enormous pain. It happens every single day, so it’s a mental stretch on her. It’s really tough. You can see it.
“But she’s got her heat pack on in the dugout. She’s trying to do everything she can to stay in the game. And you can see — I can see her just really struggling at times. So I commend her for that and really just finishing strong with it.”
Coor played in just four games in 2023 after a freshman season where she appeared in 40 games, primarily as a pinch runner.
