Maplewoods College: Played two seasons for Maplewoods...helped lead the team to a 30-28 record last season...smacked ten home runs and drove in 31 RBI during his sophomore season...led the team in HBP's with 20...played in 28 games as a freshman and scored 24 runs and drove in 14 RBI.

Prep: Lettered three-years for the Jays...named the team captain and team MVP during his senior season...selected to the All-Mid Missouri District as a senior...garnered Second Team All-State honors as a senior...played for head coach Bob Coons while at JCHS...also lettered in football and hockey...named All-District in football during his senior year.

Personal: Born John Curtis Ramatowski on August 2, 1985...the son of Tom and Marcia Ramatowski....has one sister.