2016: Appeared in 35 games for the Mountaineers, starting 19 of them … reached base 12 times, including four doubles … crossed the plate 14 times while driving around 13 more runners … fifth on the team in on-base percentage (.333) … tied-third on team for fielded double plays with seven … was twice the game-winning walkoff run: against eventual NCAA Tallahassee Regional participant and then-No. 23 South Alabama (from third) after teammate Drake Zupcic launched a single through the infield and against Little Rock (from first) when teammate Matt Vernon launched a double into the left center field gap … had his most impressive outing against Quinnipiac (Feb. 27) where he went 3-5, had a home run, a double and two RBI for the game, crossing the plate twice himself … twice drove runners around three times: UNC Asheville (March 9) and eventual NCAA College State Regional participant Wake Forest (April 19).

High School: Two-time first-team all-conference honoree … named Marvin Ridge’s offensive MVP as a senior … named team’s newcomer of the year as a sophomore … coached by Mark Mennitt … played summer/fall ball for the South Charlotte Panthers (coach Danny Higknight).

Personal: Full name is Jason Christopher Curtis … born May 20, 1997 (turns 19 during season) … son of Lisa and Chuck Curtis … enjoys fishing … majoring in business … member of Dean’s List and Appalachian State athletics honor roll.