JaMaya Byrum

Class:
Junior
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-4
Hometown:
Henderson, Ky.
Position:
INF
Prev School:
Henderson County HS

2025 (So.)

Appeared in 32 games, starting 22 times at shortstop
Easton/NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Batted .179 (7-for-39) with two doubles, one triple, two homers, six RBI, 11 runs scored, 11 walks, a .365 on base percentage and .436 slugging percentage
Went 2-for-2 with a double, walk, stolen base and two runs scored in her first game of the season, against Cleveland State (Feb.8)
Hit three-run homer versus Hofstra (Feb. 23)
Tripled, drove in a run and scored at WKU (March 14)
Homered in CUSA Tournament opener against Louisiana Tech (May 8)
After entering Regional final at Texas A&M as defensive replacement, drew a walk and scored on Rachel Roupe’s go-ahead three-run homer
Started all four games at CUSA Tournament and in both games at Super Regionals

2024 (Fr.)

Appeared in 21 games, starting 13 games (7 – 2B; 6 – 3B)
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete
Batted .080 with one double, one homer, three RBI, six runs scored and 2-2 on stolen bases
First career hit, a solo homer, came off of All-American Kelly Maxwell at Oklahoma (March 2)
Went 1-for-2 with a double and two runs scored in 7-1 win over Louisiana (March 3)
Scored twice against Western Kentucky (April 6)

Prep

Graduated from Henderson County High School, where she earned six varsity letters
Six-time Academic All-District honoree
Set school single-season record for home runs as a senior, batting .369 with 13 homers, 48 RBI and 48 runs scored while helping team place second in the state tournament
Helped team to Elite 8 in 2022 KHSAA State Tournament, batting .376 with seven homers, 40 RBI and 41 runs scored
Top 10 in school history in career home runs, RBI, runs scored an stolen bases
Two-time team Defensive Player of the Year
Also played for Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2023 Rocky (finished third place at PGF in 2021) and Fusion 18U National Unruh/Greenwood

Personal

Daughter of Jeremy and Faith Byrum
Intends to major in strategic communication, with the goal of doing digital marketing for a future college or church
Birthday is Aug. 16

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
It has a foundation of the Christian faith with an elite competition level. Beautiful campus. Strong benefits for career placement after college.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I read and listen to music to focus and calm myself.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents are such hard-working selfless people! They'd do anything for my brother and me.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My freshman year, hitting a homer against (#1 ranked at the time) Oklahoma, off the number #1 pitcher Kelly Maxwell; in their new stadium.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I didn't get to pick it.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Chicken and Rice
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Videography
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Koda - Australian Labradoodle
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Steph Curry
What is your favorite possession and why?
Bible - we need the word
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
When I was your man - by Bruno
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Anywhere with clear warm beaches