On Bass: Versatile newcomer who will see time primarily as a reliever ... will also see time as a reserve outfielder.

At Southern Maryland: Played two seasons at the College of Southern Maryland in LaPlata, Md. ... was a 2000 all-conference outfielder ... his teams had a combined 45-25 record in two seasons ... led his team with a .440 average last season and with 49 RBIs as a freshman.

At Chopticon: Three-year letterwinner at Chopticon High School ... three-time team MVP ... three-year all-county honors and was team captain as a senior ... holds school record for hits in a season (30) and runs (25) as a junior.

Personal: Born Jan. 31, 1980 ... son of Alvina and Charles Bass ... an English major.

Jonny Bass Class: Junior Hometown: Charlotte Hall, Md. High School: Chopticon Last College: College of Southern Maryland Height / Weight: 5-10 / 170 Position: OF/P Birthdate: 01/31/1980