University of San Francisco Athletics

GENERAL CAPSULE - Unable to catch last year due to an arm injury... healthy again, will share catching duties this season...smart receiver who handles pitchers very well... knows the game...can catch and block... also provides offensive power.

AT USF (2002) - Was a solid offensive presence for the Dons...played 36 games, 26 as a starter... hit six doubles and batted in nine... stole five bases successfully in six attempts.

PREP CAREER - Four-year starter at Chaminade High School... also played football and basketball one year each for the Eagles...received academic honors all four years.

PERSONAL - James Edward Milkovich... nickname is Jimmy... chose USF for the city and the care the coaching staff has for the players... goal for the season is to help the program keep moving in a positive direction... favorite quote is "Every man dies, not every man really lives."... most impressive person he's met is Greg Moore... enjoys music, jet-skiing and video games... parents are Ed and Amy Milkovich... born July 27, 1983 in Tarzana, CA.

GIARRATANO ON MILKOVICH - "Jimmy Milkovich is a talented young catcher who offensively has made remarkable improvements over where he was last year."