Biography
At Angelo State University
Single-Game Highs
Hits: 3, at Tarleton State, Apr 12, 2014; at Eastern New Mexico, May 02, 2014
Doubles: 1, Cameron, Apr 05, 2014; at Eastern New Mexico, May 02, 2014
Triples: 1, at Tarleton State, Apr 12, 2014; Eastern New Mexico, Mar 30, 2014; at Eastern New Mexico, May 03, 2014
Total bases: 5, at Tarleton State, Apr 12, 2014
RBI: 1, 5 times
Runs scored: 2, West Texas A&M, Apr 18, 2014; at Eastern New Mexico, May 03, 2014
Walks: 2, West Texas A&M, Apr 18, 2014; Eastern New Mexico, Mar 29, 2014
Hit by pitch: 2, at Eastern New Mexico, May 03, 2014
Struck out: 2, West Texas A&M, Apr 19, 2014
Sac bunts: 1, at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Apr 26, 2014; Eastern New Mexico, Mar 29, 2014; at Eastern New Mexico, May 03, 2014
At bats: 5, 4 times
Stolen bases: 1, Cameron, Apr 05, 2014
Caught stealing: 1, Cameron, Apr 05, 2014; at Cameron, Feb 28, 2014
Field chances: 5, McMurry University, Apr 08, 2014
Putouts: 4, McMurry University, Apr 08, 2014
At Lake View HS
Coached by Brian Morrison and Brady Gilbert... Named to the San Angelo Standard-Times All-West Texas Team... Two-year captain for the Chiefs.
Personal
Son of Antolin J. Zapata and Rebecca Gutierrez.... Spent four years in the United States Army after high school... Served in the Iraq War from 2009-10.
JP ZAPATA // Beyond the Game
I’m excited about this season because: I feel like this team has a lot of talent and can go as far as we want.
Who I would immediately call after a game if I hit a game-winning home run or threw a no-hitter: My older brother
Favorite baseball memory throughout my lifetime: Playing baseball again my brother when we played on different high school teams.
Actor who would play me in a movie: Al Pacino
Actress who would play my girlfriend in a movie: Megan Fox
The three other people I would want in a golf foursome: My Stepdad, Older Brother, Tiger Woods
People would be surprised if they knew I could: play golf
Favorite band: Metallica
Favorite Major League Baseball team: Texas Rangers
Funniest teammate: Reggie Rodriguez
Least funny teammate: Danny
My least favorite nickname I’ve had in my life: Grasshopper
Best nickname on the team: Fungo
Favorite coach Brooks say: PICK IT UP!!!!!!!!
If I wasn’t playing baseball I would want to play: Golf
After graduating from Angelo State University, I want to: Run my own business
Our team will be successful this season if we: Stay consistent.
