6-2 • 175 • Junior • RHP• B:R T:R
Festus, Mo. • Jefferson College

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played for two seasons at Jefferson College in Hillsboro, Mo. ... Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 42nd round after his freshman year ... Went 5-3 with a 2.37 ERA as a sophomore, striking out 57 batters in 59 innings while allowing 52 hits and 22 walks ... A member of NJCAA's Team USA.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at Crystal City HS in Crystal City, Mo. ... Earned All-Metro, All-District and All-Conference honors for the Hornets.

PERSONAL: Born John Ross Koenig on May 4, 1980, in St. Louis, Mo. ... Hometown is Festus ... Son of Ralph and Karen Koenig ... Majoring in economics ... Enjoys playing basketball, golf and fishing ... Billy Koch is a favorite sports personality.