Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: Returning letterwinner....Gained valuable experience as a freshman....Made one appearance on the mound....One of two Floyd E. Kellam High School products that signed with Francis Marion during the 2012 early signing period (Barnhart is the the other)....A power-hitting first baseman.....One of those kids that just knew from the first moment she wanted to be a Patriot, and we love that...Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2014, 2015.....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2013 (fall), 2014 (fall), 2015 (spring).

PERSONAL:  Born Baily Ciera Garin in Virginia Beach, Va.....A graduate of Floyd E. Kellam High School, where she played for coach T.J. Jones....High school teammate of Mikala Barnhart.....As a junior, hit .387.....Was the Knights’ team most valuable player as a freshman....During the 2012 summer travel ball campaign, she batted .397 with 32 RBIs and 11 doubles.....Nickname is Olive.

PERSONAL FAVORITES:  As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Crime Scene Investigator....Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter....Favorite Sports Teams: New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys....Favorite Movie: The Blindside....Favorite TV Show: Criminal Minds....Favorite Food: Pasta....Favorite Vacation Spot: Costa Rica....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Gymnastics....Favorite Website (outside social media): Google.com....Favorite Social Media Site: Instagram....Twitter Handle: baily_garin ....Instagram Account: bailyciera ....What Music is in Your iPOD: Everything....Favorite Thing About FMU: Softball Complex and the size of the school....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Surfing or shopping....Goals for Upcoming Season: Have a winning season....Hobbies: Spending time at the beach, working out....Brush With Greatness:  Graduated from the same high school as Ryan Zimmerman.