The 2019 season will represent Jessy McLean's third year as a member of the Emory softball program. A native of Matlacha, Florida, McLean captured All-University Athletic Association Second Team honors in 2018 after placing second on the team and ninth among conference players in hitting (.351). She was the team's No. 2 leader in hits (40) and RBIs (20), and closed out the campaign with a club-leading 10 two-baggers.
Jessy has distinguished herself in the classroom as a human health major, earning Academic All-District acclaim last year.
Name: Jessy McLean
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Movie: Dances with Wolves
Favorite Television Show: Game of thrones
Favorite Musical Artist: George Strait
A word to describe me when I am competing: Intense
A word to describe me when I'm not competing: Adventurous
My most memorable athletic moment: Winning the state tournament my senior year of high school
What I like most about Emory: The academic rich environment, pushing me to be a better student every day
I would like to switch places for the day with: My dad
My favorite place on the Emory campus: 4th floor of the Woodpec
Favorite Class You Have Taken So Far At Emory and Why? Nutrition across the life cycle. I enjoyed this class because it is applicable to all people and highlights the importance of nutrition no matter the phase of life a person finds themselves.
Favorite athlete: Herschel Walker
The people who have helped me most at Emory are and why: The softball team has enabled me to find a home away from home. They are supportive and
Any pre-game rituals: Its not necessarily a pre-game ritual, but I usually sing while I hit during games.
The sport I would be playing if I wasn't competing in softball: Weightlifting
Ten years from now I see myself: as a physical therapist working with children
The best advice I have ever been given and who gave it to you: My dad has been telling me a quote since I was very young,“fatigue makes cowards of us all.” These wise words from Vince Lombardi remind me that the hard work that goes on behind the scenes is what allow people to excel when the spot light is on.
What is something that very few, if any, people know about you: My home town does not even have a traffic light. Only a 4 way stop sign intersection.