ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM (2009)
BIG TEN ALL-ROOKIE TEAM (2009)

INSIDE THE COACH'S BOX
"Jordo has again put in the work this past off season and showed the same kind of dedication that made his freshmen year so successful. His maturity and approach to the game makes it easy to forget he's still an underclassmen. Jordan will anchor our lineup in the middle of the order this year."

2010 UPDATE Game-By-Game Statistics

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009: Had an outstanding freshman season, leading the team in most every major statistical category: average (.365), hits (70), home runs (6), RBI (42) and total bases (103) ... Was also tied for the team-lead with 192 at-bats and 39 runs scored ... The average was good for 10th best in the Big Ten ... Had nine doubles and three triples, good for the second-most extra base hits on the squad (18) ... Posted two double-digit hit streaks, including one of 18 games (from Mar. 21 to Apr. 17), tied for fourth longest in program history. Had an incredible 33 hits in that span ... Also had hits in 28 of 29 games extending to May 9 ... Finished with at least one hit in an incredible 40 of his 49 games on the season ... Also had 22 multiple-hit games ... The 70 total hits was a school record for a freshman ... Named a Third Team All-Big Ten performer ... Went 1-for-4 with a run and RBI in the season-finale against #21 Minnesota (5/16) ... Hit a solo home run in the series-opener against the Golden Gophers (5/14) ... Went 3-for-6 with two runs scored at Iowa (5/9) ... Was one of five Nittany Lions to homer a day earlier against the Hawkeyes (5/8) ... Went 1-for-4 for the second straight day with an RBI and run scored at Michigan State (5/3) ... Doubled and scored a day prior against the Spartans (5/2) ... Was the only Lion with multiple hits, going 2-for-4 in the series-opener (5/1) ... Monster game, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored vs. La Salle (4/29) ... Was the only Lion with multiple hits against Illinois (4/25), finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored ... Hit fourth home run of the season, a solo shot, to pull Penn State within 3-2 in game two of a doubleheader at Indiana (4/18) ... Extended hitting streak to 18 games via a double a day earlier (4/17) ... Was 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run vs. Mount St. Mary's (4/15) ... Doubled and scored in the series-finale vs. Purdue (4/12) ... Finished 3-for-5 with a career-high three runs scored a day prior (4/11) ... Monster game against Bucknell (4/8), reaching base all six times behind four hits and a career-high two walks. Was 4-for-4 (second-consecutive four-hit game) with a triple, three RBI and two runs scored ... Posted a career-high four hits in six at-bats with a double, home run, four RBI and two runs at Michigan (4/5) ... Finished 2-for-4 with a walk and run in game one of a doubleheader against the Wolverines (4/4) ... Had a hit, RBI and run scored vs. Bucknell (3/31) ... Impressed in huge win over #16 Ohio State (3/29), posting third straight two-hit game (2-for-4) along with two RBI, three runs and a walk ... Was the only Penn State player with multiple hits a day prior (3/28), going 2-for-4 while stealing third base of the season ... Started series 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored ... Scorched a hit, two RBI and a run scored at Temple (3/25) ... Hit a huge fourth-inning grand slam - the first of his career - at Kent State (3/24) to propel the Nittany Lions to a 9-2 victory. Finished 2-for-5 with a run scored to go with those career-high four RBI ... Was 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored against NYIT (3/21) which began a career-high hitting streak that reached 18 games ... Swiped a base in the series-opening 4-2 win (3/20) ... Reached base three times behind a walk, single and double, while driving in a run in the series-finale vs. Rutgers (3/15) ... Finished with a hit, RBI and first-career stolen base in the series-opener against the Scarlet Knights (3/13) ... Posted a pair of hits and runs scored against Florida Gulf Coast (3/11) ... Went 2-for-5 with a double and RBI a day prior (3/10) ... Was 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored against Saint Joseph's (3/8) ... Earlier that day, finished 2-for-3 with an RBI and run against Lehigh ... Only hit vs. Akron (3/7) was a triple to go with a run and two RBI ... Drove in both Lion runs behind a 2-for-3 effort in the series opener at #4 Texas (2/27) ... Went 2-for-4 with a double and run against Seton Hall (2/22) ... Doubled and finished 2-for-4 with an RBI in first-collegiate action against St. John's (2/20) in the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge.

HIGH SCHOOL: Collected over 100 hits, 16 home runs, 20 doubles, 80 RBI and 25 stolen bases at Mt. Lebanon ... Blue Devil team won a WPIAL Title in 2006 ... Named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's All-Star South Team all three years.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jordan Doyle Steranka ... Born on November 14, 1989 in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... Parents are Mark and Sarah Steranka, both Penn State alumni ... Has two brothers, Justin (25) and Jared (23) ... Justin was Co-MVP of the Division III NCAA Championship-winning Marietta College baseball team ... Majoring in criminal law with a business option.

ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: "I chose Penn State because of its prestigious academics and outstanding athletics. Penn State is also the place where I have the most opportunity to grow as a baseball player through its extraordinary facilities and coaching staff."

CAREER BESTS
At-Bats: 6, three times; last at Iowa (5/9/09)
Runs: 3 vs. Purdue (4/11/09)
Hits: 4 vs. Bucknell (4/8/09) & at Michigan (4/5/09)
RBI: 4 at Michigan (4/5/09) & at Kent State (3/24/09)
Doubles: 1, nine times; last at Michigan State (5/2/09)
Triples: 1, three times; last vs. Bucknell (4/8/09)
Home Runs: 1, six times; last vs. Minnesota (5/14/09)
Walks: 2 vs. Bucknell (4/8/09)
Stolen Bases: 1, three times; last vs. Ohio State (3/28/09)
Hitting Streak: 18 games (3/21/09 - 4/17/09), tied for fourth in program history.
Multi-Hit Games: 22; Multi-RBI Games: 12
PENN STATE ALL-TIME RANKS
Category        	#	Date (s)        	Rank
Hit Streak      	18	3/21/09-4/17/09 	T-4th
Hits as a Freshman	70	2009            	1st
Total Bases     	103	2009            	11th
CAREER AGAINST...
Team         	GP	Avg.	AB	R	H	BB	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB
Akron   	1	.333	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	2	0
BUCKNELL     	2	.625	8	3	5	2	0	1	0	4	0
Fla. Gulf Coast	2	.444	9	2	4	0	1	0	0	1	0
ILLINOIS	3	.333	12	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0
Indiana 	3	.182	11	2	2	1	1	0	1	1	0
IOWA         	3	.286	14	4	4	1	0	0	1	1	0
KENT STATE	2	.333	9	1	3	0	0	0	1	4	0
La SALLE	1	.666	3	2	2	0	0	0	0	2	0
Lehigh  	1	.666	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0
MICHIGAN	3	.467	15	3	7	1	1	0	1	4	0
MICHIGAN STATE	3	.333	12	2	4	0	1	0	0	1	0
MINNESOTA	3	.167	12	2	2	1	0	0	1	2	0
MT. ST. MARY'S	1	.750	4	1	3	0	1	0	0	3	0
NYIT    	3	.364	11	1	4	0	0	0	0	3	1
OHIO STATE	3	.500	12	4	6	1	0	1	0	4	1
PURDUE  	3	.385	13	5	5	0	1	0	0	0	0
Rutgers 	4	.250	12	0	3	1	1	0	0	2	1
Saint Joseph's	1	.400	5	1	2	0	0	0	1	2	0
SETON HALL	1	.500	4	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0
St. John's	1	.500	4	0	2	0	1	0	0	1	0
Temple  	1	.200	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0
Texas        	4	.182	11	0	2	1	0	0	0	2	0
2010 Opponents in Bold CAPS

GETTING TO KNOW JORDAN
Nickname: Stank
Major & Why: Criminal Law, Business Option
Favorite Thing About Penn State: The rich traditions in athletics
Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The playing surface and locker room
Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Alex Rodriguez
Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football
Favorite Athletic Memory at Penn State: Going 2-for-3 with 2 RBI at the University of Texas last year
Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Roger Federer
Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Myron Cope
Favorite Musical Artist: Wiz Khalifa
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: Lost
Favorite Website: eBay
Favorite Food: Baby Back Ribs
Hobbies: DJing, music, working out
Childhood Idol: Ken Griffey Jr.
Place I'd Like To Visit: Caribbean Islands
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate most of it and buy my parents new cars
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Continue to play baseball for as long as I can