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Jason Isringhausen

Position	Relief Pitcher
Team	St. Louis Cardinals
Years of Experience	9 years
Age	32
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Bats	Right
Throws	Right
College	Lewis & Clark Community College
2005 Salary	$8,250,000
Place of Birth	Brighton, Illinois
Selection	44th round amateur draft, 1991
Drafted by	New York Mets
Major League Debut	July 17, 1995

Jason Derik Isringhausen (born September 7, 1972 in Brighton, Illinois) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, and is currently the closer for the St. Louis Cardinals. He had 44 saves in 2004. In the mid-90's, he, along with pitchers Paul Wilson and Bill Pulsipher were all widely hyped as the next generation of Mets superstars, despite all being in the minor leagues. The group received considerable press attention and the nickname "Generation K"; however, injuries took their toll and 2005 was the first year that all three started the season healthy.

Early Career

At Southwestern High School in Brighton, Illinois, Jason Isringhausen was a three sport star, excelling in football, basketball, and baseball. He played catcher, third base, and centerfield, but not pitch. He batted .340 as a senior.

External link

• Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis

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