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  Jill Chen

Jill Chen

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Monroe Township, N.J.

High School:
Monroe Township

Height:
5-7

Position:
UT

B/T:
R/R

2007: Appeared in four games, starting each ... was 1-for-8 at the plate on the year, with two walks and scored twice ... recorded lone hit and scored against Long Island (Mar. 13) ... scored in contest against Bowling Green (Mar. 16).

2006: Saw action in 15 games and started 12 of those contests... Connected on first collegiate hit in the Patriots 5-4 loss against Utah Valley State (Feb. 17)... Went 2-for-3 at the plate and tallied three RBI against UMBC (Feb. 28)... Had a perfect showing at the plate (4-for-4) against Niagara (Mar. 12)... Finished with 10 hits, four runs and three RBI on the year... Sidelined with shoulder injury partway through season... Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll spring semester.

Prep: Graduated from Monroe Township High School... Three year varsity letterwinner in softball... 2005 All-Division Coaches Selection... Co-captain of the Falcons as a senior... Garnered Home News Tribune All-Area Third Team honors senior season... Named to the Star Ledger All-County First Team and All-Group Third Team in 2005... Led the Falcons in nine categories during senior year, including batting average (.475), RBI (20) and runs scored (19)... Successful in 17 of 18 stolen base attempts in 2005... Member of the National Honor Society... Made the honor roll and the Principal's List every marking period at Monroe Township... Played both soccer and basketball for three years and earned two varsity letters in each... Played travel softball with the Monroe Thunder (one year), the NJ Breakers (three years) and the NJ Breakers Gold (one year).

Personal: Born on December 8, 1987... Parents are Nelson and Karen Chen... Has one younger brother, Nicholas... A second degree black belt in the art of Hwa Rang Do... Competed in several national karate tournaments and has been awarded one of the top three finishes nine times in weapons forms and sparring... 2005 Fall and Winter Rising Starts Tournament Champions... Competed with travel soccer for 10 years... Mother, Karen, played collegiate softball at LeMoyne... Majoring in physical education.

Chen's Career Statistics

Year GP-GS Avg. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SO SB-SBA FLD% 2006 15-12 .256 39 4 10 1 0 0 3 11 1-1 .897

 

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