Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  2-year letterwinner....Made 10 pitching appearances (4 starts) as part of the 2025 Patriot squad that reached the NCAA Super Regionals....Ranked T-7th in Conference Carolinas with one save....Posted a 4-0 mark and a 3.80 ERA over 27.2 innings of work....Made 14 appearances in the pitching circle, including 11 starts in 2024....Logged 59.2 innings with a 2-4 record, 4.22 ERA, and 3 complete games.....24 strikeouts....A pitcher who will bring passion and drive to the circle.....Shows poise and a calm confidence and will complement our current pitching staff very well.....Also excited to have the opportunity to hit as well as pitch.....Academically, is a strong student who will represent our program well in the classroom....Part of a recruiting class that is committed to excellence on and off the field - exactly what we are always looking for in our players....NFCA/Easton All-America Scholar-Athlete 2025, 2024....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2023 (fall), 2024 (spring, fall), 2025 (spring).....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2023 (fall), 2024 (spring, fall), 2025 (spring).

PERSONAL:

• Born in Cumming, GA
• Graduate of West Forsyth High School, where she played for coaches Justin Rickett, Macy Fletcher, and Steve Bohn
• In 2022, recorded 11 wins in the circle with a 3.03 earned run average and 82 strikeouts in 103.1 innings pitched
• In 2022 at the plate, batted .338 with a .574 on-base percentage, seven doubles, three homers, and 30 RBIs
• Named to 2022 All-Region squad and chosen as her school’s most valuable player
• 2021 All-Region choice and was named Offensive Player of the Year, after batting .400 with six doubles and 15 RBIs
• Nickname is Abby

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Veterinarian
• How you got your nickname: I think my parents must have gotten tired of saying my whole name when I got into trouble
• Favorite Fictional Character: Hammy from Over the Hedge
• Favorite Athlete: Chase Burns
• Favorite Sports Team: University of Tennessee Baseball
• Favorite Food: Cheeseburger Bacon Pizza from RaceTrac
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Isle of Palms, SC
• Favorite Musical Artist: Koe Wentzel
• Favorite Thing About FMU: FMU feels like a home while also pushing me to achieve my goals; I feel supported and loved by those around me, but with the right amount of motivation
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Driving and listening to music
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Work hard to earn my spot in the circle and make every opportunity count
• Why you first chose your sport: My dad played baseball and so did my brother, and I wanted to follow in their footsteps
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Accepting my own mistakes when it costs you a bad inning or game
• Interesting Notes: My ancestors signed the constitution; Also, I can pick things up with my toes
• Brush With Greatness: Not yet, but I can feel it coming