Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: First-year player at FMU....Transfer from NCAA Division I Eastern Illinois University, where she played her freshman season.....Comes to us with collegiate experience albeit a shortened one.....That experience will help her make the adjustment to 2021 at a new university a little easier.....A driven young lady, not only on the field, but in the classroom with high aspirations for her future in both areas.....In the circle, has good velocity coupled with some really good movement on her ball.....Her variety of pitches opens up more options for us to throw at opponents.....Will complement our current pitching staff very nicely.....Love that she isn’t afraid to challenge herself, and wants to grow.....In her, we found a great pitcher, but more importantly a great person as well....Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award 2021....NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete 2021....Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll 2021....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2020 (fall), 2021 (spring).

EIU: Appeared in 15 contests, including eight starts....Recorded a 2-5 record with one save and a 4.09 ERA.

PERSONAL:

• Born Taylor Jenee Florea in Cincinnati, OH
• Graduate of Clinton Massie High School, where she played for coaches Andy Lauer and Josie Ogilbee
• 2-time first-team All-State selection (2017, 2019)
• Garnered first-team All-League and All-District recognition four times
• Named the Cincinnati Player of the Year for both 2017 and 2019
• Career totals include a 57-7 record, a 2.06 ERA, and 444 strikeouts in 375 innings pitched
• As a senior, batted .505 with a .521 on-base percentage, while in the circle she fanned 205 batters with a 1.43 ERA
• Also played for the OFC Heat club team
• Nickname is Tay

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Nurse
• How you got your nickname: Too many Taylor’s!
• Favorite Superhero: Captain America
• Favorite Athlete:  Jennie Finch
• Favorite Sports Team:  Cincinnati Reds
• Favorite Movie or TV Show:   Greys Anatomy
• Favorite Food:  Mac and cheese
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Puerto Rico
• Twitter Handle: taylor_florea
• Instagram Account: Taylor.florea
• Your Motivation Music: Rap
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  The campus scenery and home-like atmosphere 
• Favorite Off-Field Activity:  Netflix 
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Rings and improving my game
• Why you chose your sport: My sister played and I loved watching her
• The biggest mental challenge to improving faster: Myself
• Interesting Notes:  Know a lot of sign language 
• Brush With Greatness:  Made history at my high school by being 4 games away from State