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2009:As a sophomore, appeared in 55 games starting 53 at catcher • Posted a .305 average registering 47 hits in 154 at-bats • Threw out 19 of 27 base stealers en route to a .996 fielding percentage behind the plate • Caught NCAA strikeout leader in Danielle Spaulding and 23 game-winner Lisa Norris • Hit 7-for-10 in three game series with Florida State, with one home run • Recorded 14 multi-hit games in 2009, ranking second on the team. 2008: As a freshman, appeared in 37 games • Started 31 at catcher • Finished the season with a .278 average (22 for 79) • Drove in 13 runs on the year with six doubles and two home runs • Was one of seven Tar Heels to record a slugging percentage of .400 or better at .430 • Did not commit an error in 303 attempts • Cut down four would be stealers on the year • Recorded four multi-hit and three multi-RBI games • Went 2 for 2 with a run and two RBIs at UNC Greensboro March 5 • Slugged a pair of home runs against Maine on March 13 finishing with two runs scored and four RBIs. At West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, N.C.: High School's Female Athlete of the Year as a junior and senior • Three-time all-state selection • Four-time all-conference pick • Named team's defensive player of the year as a freshman, offensive player of the year as a sophomore and team MVP as a junior and senior • Also played volleyball where she was a captain two years. Personal: The daughter of Christine and Ben McKinney • Born Brittany Elise McKinney on December 5, 1988, in Charlotte, N.C. More on McKinney: Majoring in communications with a minor in coaching • Would like to pursue a career in coaching • Hobbies include fishing and playing Xbox • Athletes she most admires include Muhammad Ali, Chipper Jones and Jason Varitek • Her father, sister and coach Chandler are the biggest influences on her athletic career • Biggest sports thrill was winning the national championship with the Carolina Cardinals • Lists "The Five People You Meet In Heaven" as her favorite book and "Sportscenter", "House" and "Chopped" as her favorite TV shows • Favorite movie is "SWAT" • Favorite food is whatever her mom makes • Dream job would be to work for FBI or secret service. McKinney's Career Statistics
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