Valparaiso University

2005: Started 46 of 50 games played as a junior ... hit .314 with 50 hits ... had a .360 on base percentage ... had four hits in a game against both Lewis and Oakland ... drove in four runs against Lewis and Northern Illinois ... finished the season with 33 RBIs ... had 15 multi-hit games.

2004: Appeared in 28 games starting seven ... had ten hits including five for extra bases ... posted a .472 slugging percentage ... scored 12 times ... hit .278 on the season.

2003: Saw action in one game ... had one at bat.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Red Raiders ... a First Team All-Bay Conference selection as a senior ... voted team Most Valuable Player in 2002 ... a Second Team All-District pick as a senior.

Personal: Jon is the son of Jim and Lois Rupno ... major is sports management ... born August 28, 1983.