| #6 Jason Olson 6-2 / 180 / Junior /
RHP-Outfield |
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| Outstanding
athlete who transfers to AASU and could be the Pirates'
closer this season despite no collegiate pitching
experience ... Will also see action in right and left
field. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played for two seasons at Yavapai CC in Prescott, Ariz. ... Hit .324 in two seasons and participated in the 1998 Sophomore All-Star Game. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year All-Conference performer at Chino Valley HS ... Conference and area player of the Year as a senior ... Winning pitcher in the Arizona HS All-Star Game. PERSONAL: Born Jason Erik Olson on June 12, 1978, in Scottsdale, Ariz. ... Son of Don and Robin Olson ... Majoring in earth science ... Lou Gehrig is a favorite sports personality. |