Nathan Duarte
#39
Jr. LHP
5-11 180
Bats: L Throws: L
Superior, Ariz.
Central Arizona JC

Prior to Arizona: Pitched two years (1998-99) at Central Arizona JC in Coolidge ... Team captain as a sophomore ... Went 7-2, 2.65 as a freshman and posted a 2.86 ERA as a sophomore ... Finished second in the ACCAC in ERA both seasons and tied for third last season with 75 strike outs ... Team won ACCAC playoffs and the West District Championships to advance to the 1999 JuCo World Series.

High School: Graduated from Superior (Ariz.) High School where he played for Coach Jim Acton ... Competed as a pitcher and outfielder ... Team captain as a junior and senior ... Also competed in football and basketball ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name: Jon Nathan Duarte ... Born: 2/5/79 in Florence, Ariz. ... Major: education ... Son of Eldefonso R. and Pamela L. Duarte.