FMU: 3-year returning letterman.....Appeared in six games in 2025 and made one start....Registered a .308 on-base percentage....Played in 14 contests in 2024 and made 2 starts (at 2B)....Hit .143 with three runs scored....Appeared in three games in 2023 (all in a pinch hitting role)....Also played with the Development Team in 2023....Younger brother of former Patriot outfielder Will Hardee....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2022 (fall), 2023 (spring), 2024 (spring, fall), 2025 (fall), 2026 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2023 (spring), 2024 (spring, fall), 2025 (fall).
PERSONAL:
- Born in Florence, SC
- Graduate of South Florence High School, where he played for coach Kenny Gray
- Nickname is Jake
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
- As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional baseball player
- Favorite Superhero: Ratatouille
- Favorite Athlete: Rijnaldo Euson
- Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves
- Favorite Movie or TV Show: The Water Boy
- Favorite Food: Steak
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Florida Keys
- Favorite Musical Artist: Riley Green
- Favorite Thing About FMU: Fried chicken Wednesday
- Favorite Off-Field Activity: Duck hunting
- Goals for Upcoming Season: Win a D2 national championship
- Why you first chose your sport: Because my family played the game
- Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Staying confident in a game of many failures
- Interesting Notes: Younger brother of former Patriot outfielder Will Hardee
