Jacksonville State University Athletics

2009 OUTLOOK: A big, strong player that has improved himself on the mound tremendously…had a lot of success coming out of the bullpen, but may be asked to be in the starting rotation at some point this season…has a bright future on the mound and coaches expect to reap the benefits of that this season…has a good left-handed bat that could be a factor in the line-up, but hasn’t been used much as a hitter because of his importance on the mound.

SUMMER BASEBALL: Played in the Texas Collegiate League with JSU teammates Todd Cunningham and Jake Sharrock…posted a 5-2 record with a 3.20 earned run average…had the most wins of any pitcher in the summer league.

JSU CAREER: (2008) As a true freshman, made 22 appearances and recorded three starts…posted a 1-1 record in 53.1 innings on the mound…allowed 71 hits, 58 runs, 48 earned runs, while recording 43 strikeouts and walking 29 batters…made his collegiate debut on 2/23 vs Middle Tennessee, where he pitched 2.2 innings, allowing nine hits, four runs, two walks and one strikeout…had a season-high four strikeouts three times, vs Millsaps (2/27), at Northwestern State (3/9) and at Austin Peay (3/29)…earned his first career start on 4/5 at Samford, where he did not earn a decision in 5.0 innings, allowing five hits, five runs (all earned), with three walks and three strikeouts…picked up his first win on 5/17 at UT Martin, working three innings of relief in a 15-8 victory, giving up just two hits, one run with a pair of strikeouts.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Michael Gibbs at Sylacauga High School…was a first-team All-County selection as a senior after batting .350 and posted a 1.30 ERA on the mound…was named Team Captain as a senior…selected to play in the East-West All-Star Classic…named to the Daily Home All-County team…finished his career with a .420 batting average and an earned run average of 0.90.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jason Scott Zylstra…son of Scott and Vicky Zylstra…born on September 5, 1987…has one younger sister, Katherine…his father, Scott, played basketball at the University of South Dakota…lists his favorite Major League Baseball player as Albert Pujols…major is undeclared at JSU.

Year W-L-S G-GS IP H R ER BB SO ERA
2008 1-1-0 22-3 53.1 71 58 48 29 43 8.10

CAREER HIGHS
IP: 5.0, vs Samford (4/5/08)
K: 4, three times, last at Austin Peay (3/29/08)