JD is a transfer RHP from Southern Union State Community College. JD had a standout year at Southern Union where he helped contribute out of the bullpen.
He finished last season with a 1.93 ERA in 32.2 innings and locked down 3 saves. JD also led his team in appearances with 17.
High School Honors/Awards: Two time state championships, All-district
Your favorite movie(s): War Dogs
Your favorite TV show(s): Breaking Bad
Your favorite music artist(s): Colter Wall, Tyler Childers, Future, Gunna, lil double O
Your favorite athlete: Chipper Jones
Favorite free time activity: Video games, relaxing with friends.
Favorite sport to play (besides your own): Basketball
What is your pre-game routine/ritual? Any superstitions?: Energy drink in the bullpen at game start.
What is your biggest sports moment?: Striking out 5 out of 6 batters to shut the door with a 1 run lead for 2 innings to continue our success before the conference tournament at Southern Union.
Why did you choose GSW?: Baseball, to finish out my education.
Motto you live by: Be consistent in who you are every single day.
Hurricanes to Wear Number 34*:
Brandt Sundean (2021-23)
Samuel Marques (2020)
Jakob Brown (2019)
Harrison Timerblake (2018)
Zach Jones (2017)
Layne Gusler (2016)
Hunt Smith (2015)
Nick Fonseca (2014)
Devyn Newberry (2013)
Zach Moss (2011)
Chris Carroll (2008-09)
*NCAA era
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