Jonathan Hovis

Jonathan was recently released from the New York Yankees organization.
4 Professional seasons as a reliever. 13-9 record, 2.15 ERA, 62
saves, 3.8/1 k:bb ratio
Voted to the 2009 post season High A All-Star Team
Voted to the 2007 single-A All-Star game
Baseball America Class Low A All-Star and finished the year with a
1.69 ERA and 30 saves.
Played for the Staten Island Yankees in 2006 while compiling a 5-1
record with a 1.75 ERA.
Played college ball at the University of North Carolina.
Finished collegiate career with an 18-7 record, seven saves and a 2.58 ERA.
Led the ACC in ERA and appearances and was third in opponent batting
average (.199) in 2006.
Two year Team Captain at UNC
2006 Team Co-MVP (Pitcher)
2005 Most Dedicated
2004 Most Improved
2005,2006 ACC Honor Roll
2006 NCAA DIV-I leader in earned run average (1.17.)
Was undrafted despite posting an 8-2 record with two saves over 38
appearances and 69.1 innings in 2006.
Hovis’ 1.17 ERA was the fifth-best mark in UNC history and the lowest
qualifying ERA since 1970.
38 appearances were the second-best mark at Carolina, and his 106
career appearances are fourth all-time.
2006 ACC Atlantic Division Champions
2006 College World Series Runner Up