Head coach Tim Corbin on Jensen: “Max has complemented our program in a significant way in just a few short months. He spent the fall rehabilitating a knee injury suffered last spring, but that did not limit his ability to get defensive reps, make gains in the weight room, or continue to improve his swing. Max has been one of the top hitters in the Ivy League over the past four years and has taken full advantage of his time at Vanderbilt in our graduate program. He brings a high acumen for the game along with natural communication and leadership skills, while quickly earning the respect of those around him. Max is poised to impact our lineup with his bat-to-ball ability and power, adding an experienced presence to our offense.”
As a Graduate (2026)
• Knocked two hits and drove in a run vs. Marist (Feb. 20)
• First hit as a Commodore came as pinch hitter vs. Eastern Michigan (Feb. 18)
• Made Vanderbilt debut on Opening Day at Globe Life Field as starting first baseman (Feb. 13)
As a Senior (Cornell – 2025)
• Started in first 17 games of season before missing remainder of season due to injury
• Hit .284 with three doubles, one triple, five home runs, and 15 RBI, leading to 1.012 OPS, while drawing 14 walks and struck out just 12 times
• Hit home run in season-opening upset victory over No. 17-ranked Duke (Feb. 21), going 2-for-5 with a double, home run, and RBI
As a Junior (Cornell – 2024)
• Unanimously named First Team All-Ivy after slashing .358/.455/.561 with 1.007 OPS
• Appeared and started in 37 games for the Big Red, splitting time between first and third base
• Hit .358 with eight doubles, two triples, six home runs, and 37 RBI
• Ended season riding 18-game hit streak; had 11 multi-hit games and nine multi-RBI games during stretch
As a Sophomore (Cornell – 2023)
• Started in all 35 games for the Big Red
• Hit .248 on the year with 10 doubles, one home run, and 23 RBI
As a Freshman (Cornell – 2022)
• Named Second Team All-Ivy after establishing himself as Cornell’s primary first basemen, starting 33 of his 35 appearances
• Led team in batting average (.338), runs (28), RBI (26), doubles (15), and total bases (72)
• Awarded Ivy League Rookie of the Week on Feb. 28, after tallying six hits with two doubles in series against Virginia
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• Earned three letters in baseball at Lake Braddock Secondary, aiding team to 2019 state championship
• Named to First Team All-District, First Team All-Region and was a NOVA 9 finalist
• Member of National Honor Society and was on Honor Roll
• Has a younger sister, Yana
• Son of Benjamin and Oksana Jensen