John Gonzáles Class: Senior Hometown: Beeville, Texas High School: A.C. Jones Height: 5-11 Position: RHP

Three-year letterwinner enters senior season as team's most experienced pitcher ... has made 71 career appearances ... led team with 82.1 innings pitched last season ... earned complete game wins over Heartland Conference foes UT-Permian Basin and Lincoln ... threw a nine-inning, four-hit shutout in the late season win over Lincoln ... season-high eight strikeouts against St. Edward's ... ranked second on the squad with 20 appearances as a sophomore ... recorded wins against Heartland Conference powers Incarnate Word and St. Mary's ... earned medical redshirt in 2008 ... saw action primarily as a relief specialist as a freshman.

Personal: Son of Johnny and Gabbie Gonzáles ... pursuing a master's in education administration ... favorite book is "The Holy Bible" ... favorite athlete is Tim Lincecum ... most admired historical figure is Jesus Christ ... favorite vacation spot is South Padre Island ... aspires to a career as a teacher and coach and eventually an athletic director.