2007: Did not see any playing time ... served as the bullpen catcher.

High School: A 2005 graduate of Carson City-Crystal High School ... earned four letters in baseball for the Eagles ... served primarily as a catcher but also played second and third base ... batted .420 with 32 RBI and 14 doubles in 2005 ... earned all-league, all-area, all-district honors his junior and senior seasons, as well as the coaches award and team MVP ... was elected team captain in 2004 and 2005.

PersonalL Full name--Jordan J. Ratu ... born July 9, 1986, in Carson City ... son of John and Ann Ratu ... has two brothers, Jonah and Lucas ... is undecided on academic major.