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2020-21 Softball Roster

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12 Kristen Pickens

  • Position Catcher
  • B/T R/R
  • Height 5-5
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Hometown Jackson, Tenn.
  • Prev School University School of Jackson

Biography

2017...GSC Honor Roll...2018...played in 41 games...recorded 26 hits, two doubles, one home run, 123 putouts...GSC Honor Roll...2019...played in 53 games...recorded 16 hits, 3 doubles, 25 batters thrown out...GSC Honor Roll...2020...played in 23 games...recorded 17 hits, three doubles, one triple, one home run, 128 putouts...GSC Honor Roll...2021...played in five games...GSC Honor Roll.

Before Union
Pickens prepped at the University School of Jackson where she played five years of softball and one season of basketball. She helped lead her softball team to a state title in 2012. Her teams also had a state runner-up finish in 2013, two third place finishes and one fifth place finish. Pickens helped USJ to five district titles and five regional titles (2012-16). She was named all-region five times, all-district three times, All-West Tennessee honorable mention in 2013, all-academic in 2015, TSCA All-State in 2016 and Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee 2016. As a senior, Pickens hit .404 with 40 hits, 25 RBI, 15 doubles and 23 walks. Off the field, Pickens was a member of the National Honors Society, Social Studies, Art and Spanish Honors Society, vice president of senior class, vice president of junior class. secretary of sophomore class, Art Club, Honor Roll, Homecoming court, and Scholarship Award recipient. She earned certificates in CP Biology and American Government. 

Personal
Born March 13...daughter of Chris and Cindy Pickens...majoring in pre-physical therapy/pre-med as she works toward a career in the medical field.

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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2017Freshman

    Catcher/Outfielder
    5'5"
    12
  • 12

    2018Sophomore

    Catcher/Outfielder
    5'5"
    12
  • 12

    2019Junior

    Catcher/Third Base
    5'5"
    12
  • 12

    2020Senior

    Catcher
    5'5"
    12
  • 12

    2021Graduate Student

    Catcher
    5'5"
    12