John Bridges Class: Freshman Hometown: St. Peters, Mo. High School: Fort Zumwalt South Height / Weight: 5-9 / 180 Position: Outfield Birthdate: 03/30/1982 Bats/Throws: L/R

Outlook: One of five lefty bats...strong arm and has great range in the outfield...coming off summer shoulder surgery...progressing well...coaching staff expect him to make an impact in the future.

Personal: A 2000 product of Fort Zumwalt South...an outfielder for coach Tony Primeau...named All-Conference and St. Louis Post-Dispatch honorable mention All-Metro...a three-year All-Conference football performer and All-Conference soccer selection...Boys State in 1999...four-year member of Honor Roll...born 3.30.82...son of Tom and Kathy Bridges...sister Lesley was a softball player at the University of Missouri.