University of San Francisco Athletics

GENERAL CAPSULE - Physical player... great arm and powerpotential.

PREP CAREER - Three-year letter winner in baseball... receivedfirst team all-league honors as a senior and was named All-State...named City All-Star... received second team all-league honors as ajunior and honorable mention honors as a sophomore... also letteredthree years in basketball at Fort Vancouver... named City All-Staras a senior and won the City Slam Dunk Championships... receivedfirst team all-league honors as a senior after earning second teamselection as a junior... Vice President of the National HonorSociety.

PERSONAL - Jacob Bond... chose USF for its academic and baseballprograms... goal for the season is to help the team compete at itsfull potential... favorite quote is "Wherever your heart is, thatis where you'll find your treasure."... biggest sports thrill wasplaying in the Babe Ruth World Series... favorite sports hero isMichael Jordan... hobbies include skiing, golf and travel...parents are Jerry and Lori Bond... born February 18, 1983 inPortland, OR.

GIARRATANO ON BOND - "Jake is real close to pushing the moreexperienced catchers for a starting opportunity."