Towson University Athletics

Solid defensive catcher who adds depth to the Tigers’ catching corps ... did very well in the Fall ... dependable defensive player with a strong arm ... should see more playing time this season.

2006 Season:   Appeared in ten games and made one start ... batted .250 with a double and three runs scored ... also had two runs batted in ... walked once and was hit by a pitch once ... had 11 putouts and no errors ... walked and scored a run in Tigers’ 15-10 loss to Delaware ... used as a pinch-hitter five times and went 0-for-5 ... used as a pinch runner in 8-3 loss at Maryland ... reached base twice in 24-9 loss to James Madison ... reached base when hit by a pitch in the seventh inning against the Dukes ... had first collegiate base hit, a single in the eighth inning, against JMU ... made first career start at UMBC in 5-2 Tigers’ victory ... led Tigers to win with two hits, two runs scored and two runs batted in ... singled in third inning and scored first run of game ... hit clutch two-run double in seventh inning to give Tigers a 3-2 lead ... also scored a run in four-run seventh ... had seven putouts in win over the Retrievers ... grounded out as a pinch hitter in 11th inning of Tigers’ 9-8, 18-inning loss to Old Dominion.

Background:   Two-sport standout who earned All-Howard County honors in football and baseball ... batted .350 as a senior with four home runs ... honored as the Gladiators’ Defensive Most Valuable Player twice ... helped Coach Tom Thrasher’s baseball team reach the regional finals as a senior.

Personal:   Would like to pursue a career as an attorney ... lists grandfather, Kamel Kuten, as the person he admires the most ... hobbies include music and baseball ... favorite athlete is shortstop Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees ... lists “Caddyshack” as his favorite movie ... favorite actor is Steve Carrell ... enjoys listening to the Dave Matthews Band ... favorite book is “The Great Gatsby” ... had summer job working at a liquor store ... enjoys eating Italian food, including ravioli ... most memorable experience was scoring his first touchdown in a high school game ... uncle, Tom Debrowski, played baseball and football at Delaware Valley College ... father is a pharmacist and a graduate of Rutgers University ... mother is employed as a nursing home companion ... son of Ted and Joyce Debrowski ... born on November 26, 1986 in New Brunswick, N.J. ... real name is Jonathan Peter but prefers to be called J.P. ... major is Undeclared.