Jessica Long

Position:
C/UT
Class:
Senior
Major:
Finance
Hometown:
Howell, N.J.
High School:
Red Bank Catholic

Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because of its prestigious academics as well as athletics. I have always wanted to pursue a business degree and knew that Lehigh would provide me with the knowledge and experience towards a degree of value. Also, the success of the softball program along with all of the amazing individuals that it is comprised of was definitely a main factor in my choosing of the university.”

On Coach Troyan: “Coach Troyan is one of the kindest men I have ever met, and is genuine in everything he does. He is understanding, as well as a competitive leader who encourages his team to perform at their best at all times. He also tries to crack a joke here and there…always trying to get a laugh or two any chance he can get. I could not have asked for a better coach!”

On the Lehigh softball experience: “Softball has always been a prominent factor in my life, and the Lehigh softball program allows me to continue my love for the sport, while being able to take part in all that Lehigh has to offer. The team members and coaching staff are some of the most unique individuals that I have met, and I love every one of them! The team strives to be the best that it can be, while also trying to benefit others by doing extracurricular and community services, which is very important to me. Being part of Lehigh’s softball team is a great opportunity for me because it allows me to not only play my favorite sport at a high level of competition, but also to spend time with some of the greatest people I have met in my lifetime thus far. I would not change it for the world!”

As a sophomore: Appeared in 39 games… started games at catcher, third base and both corner outfield spots… scored seven runs… threw out two of eight would-be base stealers… went 2-for-4 with an RBI in win over Sacred Heart (3/5).

As a freshman: Batted .190 (11-for-58) in 34 games (27 starts)... made 16 starts behind the plate, plus six in left field, three in right field and two as the designated player in the Patriot League Tournament... threw out 3-of-26 would-be base stealers.

In high school: Asbury Park Press All-Shore first team selection all four years…Star Ledger All Non-Public first team selection… All-Shore leaders list for batting average, hits, runs, and RBIs in 2008 and 2009… Star Ledger third team selection as a junior… Honored in ESPN Rise magazine May/June 2009 edition… made the honor roll all four years… plays travel ball for Jersey Intensity Softball team.

Personal: Daughter of Richard and Sarah Long… younger brother Richard… enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and going to the beach and on vacations.

CAREER STATISTICS

Season	Avg.	GP-GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB-ATT
2011	.190	34-27	58	9	11	0	0	0	3	4	19	0-0
2012	.174	39-15	23	7	4	1	0	0	1	5	8	0-0
Total	.185	73-42	81	16	15	0	0	0	4	9	27	0-0

Getting to Know Jess

What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh?: My favorite thing about Lehigh is the amazing people that I have come to know during my time here thus far. The student body here at Lehigh consists of a wide-range of unique and talented individuals that it has been my pleasure to know and interact with.

Favorite Class at Lehigh: End of the World as We Know It with Professor Speese

Favorite Place on Campus: Upper UC

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Color: Red
Walkup Song: Get Big

Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump

Favorite TV Show: My Fair Wedding with David Tutera

Favorite Website: Any clothing store website (online shopping!)

Favorite Pro Team: Yankees

Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Xandra Yantzi

Hobbies: Anything involving art, but specifically drawing. Also love to dance just for fun.

Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated

Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii

Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To sing

Dream Job: Finance position at a large corporation

I Wear My Jersey Number Because: No special connection to the #6 but to me it represents being part of a prestigious team that consists of talented as well as well-rounded women

If I Didn't Play Softball, I Would Play: I’d probably go back to competition dancing or focus more on my modeling

If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Save the majority of it, invest a small portion of it into stocks, and also invest a portion of it to fundraisers and organizations