James Van Ostrand

Biography

Club:

Corpus Christi Hooks

Languages spoken:

English

Idols (in sport or other):

Michael Jordan

Favourite activities outside of sport:

Listening to Music and watching movies

Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):

david 21 – college baseball

Training Location(s):

Corpus Christi, TX

Coach(es):

Tom Lawless, John Moses

Senior national athlete since:

2007

College/ University (year graduated):

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

It would surprise you to know that I …:

Carried the 2010 Olympic Torch through Richmond, British Columbia.

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2011:

Corpus Christi Hooks (AA)

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2010:

Corpus Christi Hooks (AA)
Pan Am & World Cup Qualifier

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2009:

Corpus Christi Hooks (AA)
World Cup

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2008:

Corpus Christi Hooks (AA)
Salem (High A)
Beijing Olympics
Carolina League Mid-season All-Star

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2007:

Lexington Legends (A)
Played in MLB Futures Game
South Atlantic League Mid-season All-Star

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2006:

Tri-City (Short Season)
Drafted by the Houston Astros in 8th round

Career notes prior (excluding Olympic):

Drafted by the Houston Astros in 8th round – 2008

World Championship appearances – Best results by year:

World Cup 2009 – Bronze
World Cup 2007 – 5h

Major awards (ex. CDN Player of Year, Hall of Fame inductee):

South Atlantic League Mid-season All-Star-2007
Carolina League Mid-season All-Star-2008