Jon Capadona **

31 Jon Capadona **

  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    170
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    North Royalton
  • High School:
    North Royalton
  • Position:
    P

BALDWIN WALLACE ATHLETICS INFORMATION:  Jon Capadona played his junior season of baseball at Baldwin Wallace University in the spring of 2013. He is a three-year member of the starting rotation.

ACADEMIC HONORS: In 2012-2013, Jon is a Dean's List student and was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society.

GENERAL BASEBALL INFORMATION: Jon has helped the Yellow Jackets compile a 71-43 record during his first three seasons in the Brown & Gold. For his career, Jon has compiled a record of 7-4 in 23 appearances, including 13 starts, with 67 strikeouts in 87 and two-third innings pitched.

As a freshman in 2010-2011, Jon played in his first season of baseball and earned his first varsity letter. He appeared in five games, including three starts. Jon recorded an 8.16 earned run average over 14 and one-third innings pitched with a 1-2 record and seven strikeouts. B-W finished 17-17.

As a sophomore in 2011-2012, Jon played in his second season of baseball and earned his second letter. He appeared nine games, including six starts, and had a 4-1 record with a 2.60 ERA in 45 innings pitched. He struck out 35 batters. He helped B-W finish with a school-record 27 wins and a 27-13 overall record.

As a junior in 2012-2013, Jon played his third season of baseball and earned his third letter. Despite being hampered by injuries prior to and during the early part of the season, he still made nine appearances, including four starts, and had a 2-1 record with a 6.04 ERA and 25 whiffs in 28 and one-third innings pitched. He helped BW tie the single-season school-record for victories with 27 and post a 27-13 overall record. Jon also earned Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors.

DO YOU BELONG TO ANY OTHER CLUBS OR ORGANIZATIONS AT BW: Jon is a member of the Security team at BW.

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HOMETOWN & HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION:  Jon Capadona grew up in North Royalton, Ohio and graduated from North Royalton High School. He played four years of football and baseball. He earned four varsity letters in baseball and three in football.

In baseball as a senior, Jon was named as an All-Northeast Ohio Conference performer. Statistically, he recorded his best season on the mound as a junior when he posted a 5-1 record. He was also named to the All-Sun Newspaper All-Star Team and received the Sentorial Citation.

In football as a senior, Jon was a first-team All-NOC selection and an honorable mention All-District selection. Jon was the starting quarterback for North Royalton as a senior and led the Bears to a 9-2 overall record.

Last Updated by the SID on May 6, 2013