JonCarlson

Outlook
Tall left-hander adds to a deep, talented bullpen … One of five natives of Illinois on the UK roster … Should compete for mid-week innings … Competitiveness on the mound is considered an asset.

High School
Three-year letterwinner at Rolling Meadows High School for coach Jim Lindeman … Played in the Perfect-Game professional showcase in Minneapolis, Minn. … As a senior, was named all-state, all-conference and all-area … In 2009, posted a 7-2 record with two saves and a 2.01 ERA … Hurled 73 innings with 124 strikeouts and 37 walks … Hit .454 with five homers, 12 doubles and 33 RBI, striking out just 11 times in 108 at bats in 2009 … As a junior, went 3-1 with a 4.14 ERA, striking out 59 and walking 30 in 50 innings … Threw a seven-hit shutout to win the Mid-Suburban League Championship game … Tabbed MSL East Player of the Year in 2009 … Named 2009 All-Area Player of the Year … Led team to the MSL Championship in 2009 … Team won MSL East Championship in 2008 … Named honorary captain of the Daily Herald All-Area Baseball Team … A three-year member of the “B” Honor Roll.

Personal
Full name is Jonathan David Carlson … Born March 7, 1991 in Arlington Heights, Ill. … Son of David and Kathleen Carlson … Has an older brother, David (20).