Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: Returning starter....Started every game in 2018....Third on the team in hitting (.353) and RBIs (27)....Played 3 different positions (C, 2B, RF)....13 multi-hit games and 6 multi-RBI games....Ended 2018 with an 8-game hitting streak....PBC Rankings: 3rd in sacrifice bunts (9) and 19th in hitting....Team MVP 2018....Transfer from the State College of Florida....Twin of Jessica....Childhood friend of current Patriot third baseman Sam Chiudina....Very versatile and will work at multiple positions (middle infield, third base, catcher, and outfield)....Has a consistent bat that will be a great addition to our lineup....Very mature attitude and is very good with on-field communication.....Both twins work well together and are very happy to be continuing their collegiate careers together.....Possesses great leadership qualities – both by example and vocally – which can only help the direction of our program, being that FMU brought in seven freshmen for 2017-18....Addresses needs in our program brought about by graduation.....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2019....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2018 (spring, fall), 2019 (spring). SCF: A a senior, batted .294 with three home runs and 21 runs batted in....Scored 34 runs in 57 games, and compiled a .354 on-base percentage....Named a second-team All-Suncoast Conference selection in 2017.....Garnered honorable mention All-Conference accolades in 2016 after hitting .321 with 20 runs scored, three homers, and 21 RBIs.....Helped lead the Manatees to a 35-25 record in 2017 and a 32-15 mark in 2016.

PERSONAL: 

• Born Jaimie Harney in Hopewell Junction, N.Y.
• Graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill, N.Y.

PERSONAL FAVORITES: 

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Back up dancer 
• Favorite Superhero: Mr. Incredible 
• Favorite Athlete: Brett Gardner
• Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Law and Order SVU
• Favorite Food: Pasta
• Favorite Vacation Spot: California 
• Twitter Handle: jaimieeeharneyy
• Instagram Account: Jaimieharney 
• Your Motivation Music: 2000's hip hop 
• Favorite Thing About FMU: FMU Softball Stadium
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Dancing 
• Goals for Upcoming Season: To get a ring
• Interesting Notes: I’m a twin; Was awarded the MVP for Francis Marion softball in 2018
• Brush With Greatness: Was in the front row for a Kane Brown concert