Morton College

{2023 season}: Hit .371 with four home runs and 52 RBI. Played in all 59 games and hit safely in 44 contests. 20 multi-hit games. Batted .420 in March and .427 in April with four home runs and 44 RBI. Had three five-RBI games – Ancilla (March 19), Sauk Valley (March 21) and Prairie State (April 11).

Tied for second with seven stolen bases. Tied for third in RBI (52) and hits (72). Fourth in walks (28) and batting average.

{More about J.D.}: Team offensive MVP senior year in 2022 at Barrington High School. Chose Morton College for the opportunity to play. Favorite pre-game snack is Sour Patch Kids. Favorite athlete is Bryce Harper. Favorite movie is The Dark Knight. Three apps on J.D.’s must-have list are SnapChat, Instagram and Photos.