JESSICA GUNBY QUICK FACTS: An athletic and versatile second baseman, Jessica Gunby enters her junior season with the tigers ... Based on last season's numbers, Gunby appears to be the front runner to start at second base ... Bats and throws right handed.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2007: Started all 53 games that she played in, mostly at second base ... Had 47 hits in 164 at-bats, good for a .287 batting average ... Was second on the team in runs scored with 38 ... Also had nine doubles ... Commited just three errors in 53 games, good for a .985 fielding percentage ... Earned honors of Academic All-American, and All-Conference honorable mention.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2006: Appeared in 52 games as a true freshman, and started 51 times ... Was second on the team in runs scored with 24, and also added nine doubles ... Also recorded 32 hits as a freshman.
IN HIGH SCHOOL: Successful high school career as she participated in the East/West All-star game as a junior and senior ... As a sophomore, was named All-District, and was an All-Region selection as a junior and senior ... Also an All-State honorable mention selection s a senior.
PERSONAL DATA: A Physical Education majro, Jessican Renae Gunby was born on February 14th, 1987, and resides in Madisonvill, Kentucky ... She has one brother, Jon (24) ... Her Mother is Jeanette Baldwin ... Hobbies outside of Softball include Basketball, Golf, and spending time with friends ... Lists her brother as her hero ... Would like to get a high school teaching/coaching job after graduation.
