Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning letterwinner and part-time starter....Appeared in 33 games in 2014 with 15 starts...Did not committ and error....Transfer from Aiken Technical College....Very fast....Lots of range in the outfield and tracks balls well....Has power at the plate....Hard worker....Attended same high school as current Patriot shortstop Lindsey Brown....Also attended Stanly Community College (2012)....ATC: Started all 59 games and heled the Knights to a 37-22 record....Batted .376 with 10 doubles, three triples, two home runs, 26 RBIs, 12 walks, and 42 runs scored....Earned first-team All-Region.....SCC: First-team All-Region.

PERSONAL:  Born Taylor Jade Fain in Concord, N.C....A graduate of Central Cabarrus High School, where she played under the direction of head coach Doug Buckwell....Three-year letterwinner....Three-time Defensive Player of the Year....Two-time All-Conference selection....Nickname is TJ.

PERSONAL FAVORITES:  As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, but I did know I had a strong passion to help others.....Favorite Athlete: Chipper Jones....Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves....Favorite Movie: Hitch....Favorite TV Show: NCIS....Favorite Food: Bread....Favorite Vacation Spot: California....Celebrity Crush: PINK....Favorite Sport Other than Your Own: Skateboarding....Favorite Website (outside social media): Amazon.com....What Music is in Your iPOD: R&B....Favorite Thing About FMU: The Southern feel of not only the campus but the individuals that attent the school....Favorite Off-Field Activity: Spending time with my crazy yet so lovable teammates....Goals for Upcoming Season: To improve my skills and help my team dominate this season....Hobbies: Drawing, skating, and hanging out with friends.