John-Paul Sauer

Height:
6-2
Weight:
206
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Jackson, MO
High School:
Jackson HS

Prior to Tulane: Ranked as the ninth-best pitcher and 23rd best player in the state of Missouri by Perfect Game…A four-time academic all-state selection…Was named the Jackson High School Athlete of the Year in both football and baseball…As a senior was First Team All-State…Tied the state record with three no-hitters thrown in a single season as a senior…Ranked third all-time in the state with five shutouts…Ended his high school career with 168 strikeouts…Finished his junior campaign with an 8-1 record with 93 strikeouts, 68 innings pitched and 0.61 ERA….A three-time conference pitcher of the year…Aided the program to a 34-6 season and to win 80 games over the course of his career playing for Josh Roach…Also played football and tight end for Brent Eckley…Son of Shelia (deceased) and John (deceased) Sauer…Has two older sisters, Logan and Paige…His father played baseball and football at Central Methodist…Intends to major in pre-med at Tulane in order to pursue a career in medical field and specialize in Orthopedics