2012: Started 49 of 50 games played … Recorded 25 hits, including four doubles and two home runs … Ranked third on team in defensive assists (50).

HIGH SCHOOL: four year letterwinner with South Johnston HS ... Named District Player-of-the-Year during senior season after leading Trojans to conference championship ... Also played volleyball and basketball at South Johnston.  

PERSONAL: Full Name: Kristen Taylor Jernigan ... Born March 19, 1993, in Raleigh, N.C. ... Daughter of Glenn and Shelia Jernigan ... Majorig in Biology.