Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: Returning starter....Started all 44 games in 2018....PBC All-Conference (second team) 2019 and 2018....Set team records for homers (13) and RBIs (53)....Led the Patriots in slugging percentage (.742) and OPS (1.224).....11 multi-hit games and 15 multi-RBI games....Safely reached base in 39 of 44 games...Committed only five errors and recorded a .987 fielding percentage....2018 PBC rankings: 3rd in RBIs and slugging, 4th in homers, 5th in on-base percentage (.482), 8th in total bases (98), 17th in hitting, and 11th in runs (43), walks (25), and hit-by-pitches (8)....Transfer from the State College of Florida....Left-handed hitting first baseman....Twin of Jaimie...Childhood friend of current Patriot third baseman Sam Chiudina....Will add power to our lineup, as evidenced by her 19 home runs over the past two years....Will challenge for time at first base and in the outfield....Has a great attitude about the game and wants to be great at whatever she does....Both twins work well together and are very happy to be continuing their collegiate careers together....Possesses great leadership qualities – both by example and vocally – which can only help the direction of our program, being that brought in seven freshmen for 2017-18....Addresses needs in our program brought about by graduation....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2019....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2018 (spring, fall), 2019 (spring). SCF: Earned 2017 first-team Suncoast All-Conference and second-team All-State recognition after batting .347 with 41 runs scored, 23 doubles, 12 home runs, and 54 RBIs....Posted a .415 on-base percentage and a .705 slugging percentage....In the field, committed only three errors in 342 chances for a slick .991 fielding percentage....Named a NJCAA All-Academic third-team selection....As a freshman, hit .294 with eight doubles, seven homers, and 29 RBIs, and picked up second-team All-Conference honors....Helped lead the Manatees to a 35-25 record in 2017 and a 32-15 mark in 2016.

PERSONAL: 

• Born Jessica Harney in Westchester, N.Y.
• Graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill, N.Y.
• Nickname is Chug

PERSONAL FAVORITES: 

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Teacher
• Favorite Superhero: Superman
• Favorite Athlete: Lauren Chamberlain
• Favorite Sports Team: New York Mets
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Greys Anatomy  
• Favorite Food: Pizza 
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with a beach
• Twitter Handle: @jessieharney
• Instagram Account: jessicaharneyy
• Your Motivation Music: 2000's Hip Hop
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The athletics fields and program
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Hanging out with friends and family
• Goals for Upcoming Season: To win the conference and go to the D2 World Series 
• Interesting Notes: I am a twin and I am ambidextrous; broke 3 school records last season (home runs, RBIs, slugging percentage) and earned PBC All-Conference honors