Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  2-year returning letterman....Conference Carolinas Spring Academic All-Conference Team 2022....Appeared in 6 games in 2021 and made one start at DH....1 multi-RBI game....Played in 7 games in 2020 and made one start (in LF)....2 RBIs vs Young Harris (3-1-20)....A transfer from the University of San Diego, where he spent the 2019 fall semester....A big physical right-handed hitting outfielder that can run, throw and hit....Showed some power in high school with 13 homers....Will have a chance to step in and compete for playing time right away at any of the outfield positions....Very excited to have him join our program.....A first-class individual that is a really good baseball player.....If he continues to work through the maturation process, should be very productive player at the college level....He spent the 2019 summer playing for the Syracuse Spartans in the New York Collegiate Baseball League....Chi Alpha Sigma national college athlete honor society....Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award 2021, 2022.....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2021....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2020 (spring, fall), 2021 (spring, fall), 2022 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2022.

PERSONAL:

• Born Aleksandr J. Jergensen in The Woodlands, TX
• Graduate of Ralston Valley High School, where he played under the direction of coach Brad Madden
• As a senior, batted .484 with 35 runs scored, nine home runs, and 23 runs batted in
• Prep career totals consist of a .436 average, a .707 slugging percentage, 106 hits, 75 runs, 13 homers, and 59 RBIs all in only 65 contests
• Three-time All-State Academic Team selection
• Two-time All-State and Three-time All-Conference choice for his play on the field
• Twice selected for the Colorado Rockies High School Futures Team (2018, 2019)
• PBR All-Colorado pick as a senior
• Nickname is AJ

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional Athlete
• How you got your nickname: Was easier for my coaches when I was younger and it just stuck   
• Favorite Superhero: Thor
• Favorite Athlete:  Nikola Jokic
• Favorite Sports Team: Denver Nuggets
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:  The Office
• Favorite Food: Mexican
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Winter Park, CO
• Twitter Handle:  @ajjergensen_
• Instagram Account:  @asapjerg
• Favorite Musical Artist:  The Weeknd
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The location
• Favorite Off-Field/court Activity:  Listening to music
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Be an impact player for my team
• Why you first chose your sport:  My Dad
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport:  Being mentally consistent
• Interesting Notes:  Inducted into the Ralston Valley High School Hall of Fame in 2019
• Brush With Greatness: Getting to represent my family and my state every time I step on the field