University of North Dakota Athletics

Coach Ziegler says: "Jon has plenty of pop in his bat and comes into the season scheduled to be our DH. We are looking forward to having his bat in the line-up, and he may see some spot time at first base. I think he could be a major power hitter, but he has to be able to put the ball in play and drive balls in the gap."

2001: Saw action in eight games, starting two.

Before UND: 2000 graduate of Little Falls Community High School ... Three-year letterwinner in baseball and three-time All-Central Lakes Conference selection ... Two-time baseball honorable mention all-state selection ... Played in three Minnesota state baseball tournaments ... Three-year football letterwinner and two-year basketball letterwinner ... Earned honorable mention all-conference in both sports.

Personal: Son of Harvey and Carol Czech ... Four-year high school honor student ... Majoring in business education.