University of the Southwest
2015: Competed for one year at Luna Community College (Las Vegas, N.M.).
2016: Competed for one year at Texas A&M-Texarkana (Texarkana, Texas).
2017: Appeared in 36 games…started 34 games…101 at-bats…one homerun…. batting average of .188.
High School: Lettered in baseball at Salpointe Catholic High School…three-year varsity member.
Personal: Son of Antonio and Amber Fernandez…J.C. has one sibling…Antonio Jr.
Major: History. Minor: Criminal Justice.
Hobbies: Baseball.
Hero/Idol: His father and Derek Jeter.
Favorite Song: Ain’t no future in yo frontin.
Favorite Movie: Sandlot.
Favorite Sports Team: New York Yankees.
Favorite Music Artist: J. Cole.
Favorite Food: Cheese enchiladas.
Favorite USW class: Dr. Sumruld’s classes.
What he likes most about University of the Southwest: “USW has allowed me the opportunity to have a quality education while also playing collegiate baseball.”
What he likes most about head baseball coach Steve Appel: “Coach Appel really cares for his players and always has our back.”
