Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: Returning starter....PBC All-Academic Team 2019....Started 30 games as a freshman (16 in LF, 4 in CF, 10 in RF)....Perfect 5-for-5 in stolen bases.....Part of the Honors Program....Signed during Dec. 2016 early signing period....Could start in the outfield as a freshman....A slap hitter....Has good speed and like to get dirt on her uniform....Very knowledgeable and open to developing versatility on the field....Fills a need after graduating of two four-year starters in the outfield....Excited about becoming a Patriot....Looking forward to what she will accomplish both on the field and in the classroom....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2018, 2019.....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2017 (fall), 2018 (spring, fall), 2019 (spring)....Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) 2018-19.

PERSONAL:

• Born Madison Claire Hatfield in Iron Station, N.C.
• Graduate of East Lincoln High School, where she played for coach Roger Wilson
• As a senior, hit .458 with an on-base percentage of .531 and 2 home runs, 12 runs batted in, 24 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases
• Helped the 2017 Mustangs to a 16-8 record
• 2017 Southern District 7 All-Conference Team
• As a junior, batted .368 with 14 runs scored, seven RBIs, and 16 stolen bases in 17 attempts
• During her prep career, she is 82-of-84 in stolen bases in only 90 contests and owns a .424 batting average
• A past All-Conference selection and honorable mention All-Gaston Gazette Team pick
• Team MVP as a sophomore and senior
• A member of the National Honors Society, National Technical Honors Society, and Beta Club
• HOSA president
• Interact club
• Mustang project
• Played travel ball with both the NC Sun Devils Elite and Team NC Kiser

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Nurse/CSI agent 
• Favorite Superhero: Wonder Woman
• Favorite Athlete: Luke Keuchly 
• Favorite Sports Team:  Carolina Panthers
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Fried Green Tomatoes and One Tree Hill
• Favorite Food: Ice Cream 
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Jeckyll Island, Ga.
• Twitter Handle: Matfield4
• Instagram Account: maddi_hatfield
• Your Motivation Music:  Demi Lovato, 80s, R&B, Alternative
• Favorite Thing About FMU: FMU Softball Stadium
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Going on adventures to the beach with friends
• Goals for Upcoming Season: To be a team player and help contribute to a team that has a good attitude, works hard, and wins
• Interesting Notes: I am related to the real Hatfield and McCoys; I am a twin; I have green eyes; my favorite color is purple; I am right handed, but hit left handed
• Brush With Greatness: No, but I am determined to meet Demi Lovato one day