Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU....Transfer from Highland Community College, where she played the 2020 and 2019 seasons....Has two years of collegiate experience in the outfield.....She has the abilities in the outfield that we look for in our players – grit, determination and being coachable.....Brings with her a great personality, the desire to grow, and the excitement of a new adventure.....Knows the direction she wants to go with her future and that shows in her grades as well.....Can’t wait to have her on campus and wearing the red, white and blue....NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete 2021....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2021....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2020 (fall), 2021 (spring).

HCC: In 2020, the national Top-10 ranked Scotties got in only seven contests before the season was ended.....As a freshman, she hit .361 with 6 doubles, 4 home runs, 28 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases in 12 attempts.....Received first-team All-KJCAA and All-Region honors....Named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2019 NJCAA Division II national tournament where the 35-12 Scotties finished in the top six.....Member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

PERSONAL:

• Born Hannah Grace Schmidt in Shawnee Mission, KS
• Graduate of Olathe North High School, where she played for coach Bree Ederer
• Earned 6A All-State recognition as a senior
• Nicknames are Sticks and Blondie

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Veterinarian
• How you got your nicknames: Because I’ve always been tall and skinny; blondie because of my hair 
• Favorite Superhero: Captain America 
• Favorite Athlete:  Patrick Mahoney 
• Favorite Sports Team:  Kansas City Chiefs 
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Bob's Burgers or Brooklyn Nine Nine 
• Favorite Food:  Mashed Potatoes 
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Colorado 
• Twitter Handle: _hannahgrace29
• Instagram Account: __hannahschmidt 
• Your Motivation Music: Panic at the disco 
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  How welcoming everyone is 
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Going to coffee shops with friends 
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Have fun and make it to post season 
• Why you chose your sport: It was fun and I had a bunch of friends playing 
• The biggest mental challenge to improving faster: Getting frustrated when I don’t do well 
• Interesting Notes: All-Tournament Team at 2019 nationals