Kenny Fleming joined the Averett baseball program as an assistant coach in the spring of 2015.
A Louisa, Virginia, native majoring in history at Averett, Fleming brings a wealth of baseball knowledge after playing collegiately and professionally. A 30th-round draft pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2010, Fleming played two seasons in the outfield for the organization's rookie league affiliate Danville Braves alongside his younger brother, Kurt. Fleming played 100 games over two seasons in the Appalachian League.
Prior to his pro career, Fleming played one season at Division I Texas Tech University, where he started as a true freshman in 2009. He then played at Shelton State Community College, where he batted .325 before being drafted by the Braves. Fleming also batted .527 as an all-state selection during his senior season at Louisa County High School in 2008.
Fleming enrolled at Averett in 2013 and played as a linebacker on the Cougars' football team during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, where he recorded 29 tackles and one fumble recovery.
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