Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: Returning letterman....Pitched in 2 contests in 2021 after being brought up from JV squad (made 1 start)....Averaged nearly a strikeout per inning....Throws a mix of three pitches for strikes...Comes from a very successful prep program....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2021....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2020 (fall), 2021 (spring), 2022 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2022.

PERSONAL:

• Born Thomas Jake Provenzano in Westwood, NJ
• Graduate of Oceanside Collegiate Academy, where he played for coach Jerry Stoots (the winningest high school baseball coach in Palmetto State history)
• All-State and All-Region pick 2019
• Member of the state runners-up squad
• Threw three no-hitters, including a perfect game in 2019 (first in school history)
• 4-year letterman
• Nickname is TJ

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: MLB player 
• How you got your nickname: Parents gave it to me
• Favorite Superhero: Spiderman
• Favorite Athlete: Aroldis Chapman
• Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Outer Banks
• Favorite Food: Penne Alla Vodka
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Naples, FL
• Twitter Handle: @TjProvenzano
• Instagram Account: @tj.provenzano
• Favorite Musical Artist: Migos
• Favorite Thing About FMU: Baseball complex
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Going to the gym 
• Goals for Upcoming Season: To keep improving and working harder
• Why you first chose your sport: My dad taught me at a young age and I loved it
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: To keep a good balance between school and baseball
• Interesting Notes: Threw two no-hitters (2017, 2018) and a perfect game (2019) in high school, the first in my high school's history; 2019 SC All-State and All-Region selection
• Brush With Greatness: My two no-hitters and perfect game