ACADEMIC MAJOR:   Pre-Physical Therapy

ACADEMIC HONORS:  Jon carried a 3.47 grade point average and was a Dean's List student and a member of the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society. He was named Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference as a junior.

BASEBALL INFORMATION: Jon has had a solid baseball career and helped BW to compile a 101-63 record. For his career, Jon has compiled a record of 12-6 in 38 appearances. Jon has an earned run average of 4.65 with 89 strikeouts in 137 and one-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 BW finish with 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 win 27 games and post a 27-13 overall record. Jon also earned Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors.

As a senior in 2013-2014, Jon played his fourth year of baseball and earned his fourth varsity letter. He was a member of the Yellow Jacket starting rotation and also pitched out of the bullpen. Jon appeared in 15 games, including seven starts, and compiled a 5-2 record with a one save and a 4.71 earned run average. He allowed 51 base hits in 49 and two-third innings pitched with 22 strikeouts. His best effort came in the Division III World Series when he pitched six strong innings and helped BW to defeat Emory (Ga.), 5-4. Jon helped BW set a single-season school-record with 30 victories, compile a 30-20 record, win the school's first-ever Mid-Atlantic Regional title and advance to BW's first-ever World Series.

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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.

FAMILY INFORMATION:  Jon's older sister, Christina Capadona-Schmitz played softball at BW and earned three varsity letters. She also was a cheerleader for football and basketball.  His brother-in-law, Jon Schmitz, played linebacker at BW and worked for BW Safety & Security for a time.

Last Updated on June 11, 2014