Jonathan "J.P." Arencibia  •  Catcher  •  Tennessee

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Westminster Christian in Miami, Fla., where he was coached by Bill Henderson ... Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 17th round in 2004 ... Tied Alex Rodriguez's school career record for home runs with 17 ... Belted seven home runs during his senior season while hitting .500 with 40 RBI ... Slugged 10 round trippers as a junior with a .440 batting average while collecting 13 doubles and driving in 38 ... Was a two-time All-State and All-Dade County selection ... Named the Dade County player of the year following his senior campaign ... At the 2003 East Coast Baseball Showcase held in Wilmington, N.C., he was rated as the No. 23 player and the No. 1 catcher ... Also played basketball, earning the "Warrior Award" given to the top player in the school ... Saw action on the gridiron as well, recording 95 tackles with two interceptions.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jonathan Paul Arencibia ... Last name pronounced: air-in-SEE-bee-uh ... Born Jan. 5, 1986, in Miami, Fla. ... Son of Irene Arencibia ... Has a sister, Irene ... Models his playing style after MLB All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez ... Academic major: Sport management.