Nate Jones became the fourth Norse major leaguer when he made the Chidago White Sox roster.
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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky University baseball head coach
Todd Asalon can add Nate Jones to his growing list of former players who have earned a spot on a Major League Baseball roster.
The right-handed pitcher from Butler, Ky., earned a spot in the bullpen for the Chicago White Sox after a strong performance in spring training.
Jones pitched for the Norse from 2005-2007 before being drafted in the fifth round of the 2007 draft by the White Sox. He finished his junior season with a 2.88 ERA in 16 appearances. He pitched two complete games, including one shutout, and added two saves. Jones collected 60 strikeouts in 56 1/3 innings on the mound and held opposing batters to a team-low .185 batting average.
Jones spent last season with the Birmingham Barons in AA ball. He collected 14 saves in 42 appearances, along with a 3.27 ERA. He also struck out 67 batters.
Jones earned a save in 10 appearances during spring training to secure his spot on the opening day roster. He finished with a 1.69 ERA and 17 strikeouts.
Jones becomes the fourth player in NKU history to make it to the game's highest level, the second under Asalon.
