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2017 Baseball Roster

Russ & Kathy Nelson

15 Jacob Franzen

  • Position P
  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 220
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Shoreview, Minn.
  • Highschool Homeschool

Biography

• Major: Biology (Pre-Med)
• Birthday: 4/9/1996
• Parents: Jeff and Nancy. 
• Siblings: Noah (18), Gabrielle (15), Sam (12), Daniel (9), Caleb (6)

• What is the significance of your number? - It's a good number, so I've had it most of my life. 
• Why did you choose Northwestern? - Everything here is incredible. 
• What is your favorite food? - I like tacos. 
• What are your hobbies? - The outdoors, sports, family, friends, homework, eating, and sleeping. 
• What is your dream job? - PA or MD at Mayo Clinic specializing in orthopedic surgery 
• If you could be any superhero, who would you be? - Iron Man 
• What is the greatest invention of the last 100 years? - Computers. 
• Who is the most famous person you've met? - Tony Oliva.
• What personal accomplishment are you most proud of? - Becoming a Christian. 
• If you could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be? -Jesus, TobyMac, and Tim Tebow.
• What is your favorite Bible verse? - Jeremiah 29:11. 

Game Highs: 
Pitching 
Hits - 2 vs. Bethel (Mar. 30, 3017)
        2 vs. Macalester (Feb. 27, 2017)
Runs - 2 vs. Bethel (Mar. 30 , 2017)
Strikeouts - 2 vs. Bethel (Feb. 2, 2017)
Defense
Catches - 3 vs. Bridgewater State (Mar. 7, 2017)
Putouts - 1 vs. Bridgewater State (Mar. 7, 2017)
Assists - 2 vs. Eastern (Mar, 3, 2017)

Career Statistics: 
2016: [fielding] 5 catches, 2 putouts, 3 assists, [pitching] 41 hits, 25 runs, 10 walks, 15 strikeouts

Statistics

Season:
2017

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 15

    2015Freshman

    P
    6'4" 220 lbs
    15
  • 15

    2016Sophomore

    P
    0 lbs
    15
  • 15

    2017Sophomore

    P
    6'4" 220 lbs
    15