John Thies

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Cape Girardeau, Mo.
High School:
Cape Central HS

2006
Made 10 appearances on the mound for Mizzou, including one start ... did not allow an earned run in first five outings ... struck out four in two innings of relief work against Louisiana-Monroe on Feb. 17 ... pitched a season-long 3.2 innings and struck out five coming out of the bullpen against Southeast Missouri State on March 29 ... started the second matchup of the season against SEMO, matching the five strikeouts on April 12.

MERAMEC JUNIOR COLLEGE
Was 8-5 with a 3.60 ERA and 88 strikeouts for Meramec JC.

High School
Was a first team all-district selection as a senior at Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau, Mo. ... was 9-2 as a senior with a 2.10 ERA ... struck out 109 and walked just 24 in 2003 ... compiled a 24-10 career record with a 2.50 ERA and 350 strikeouts ... also had a career batting average of .455 ... was a first team all-district and second team all-region selection in football.

Personal
Born September 23, 1984 in Effingham, Ill. ... son of Chris Thies and April Bauer ... is a general studies major with interests in business or teaching.