Jared is a strong right-hander with an above average slider. . . expected to pitch as a starter and out of the Wildcat bullpen this spring.
2009: Appeared in 20 games out of the bullpen in his senior year...went 2-1 with a 2.61 ERA and one save on the season...allowed 18 runs on 31 hits with just seven walks and 34 strikeouts in 31 innings of work...worked two scoreless innings against Concordia-St. Paul to pick up his first win of the season...picked up second win over Augustana in the NSIC Conference Tournament on 5-7-09...earned only save of the season in Wayne State's 7-4 win at Augustana on 4-15-09.
2008: Posted a 4-1 record with one save and a 3.56 ERA for the Wildcats in 17 appearances...started the season in the bullpen, then made eight consecutive starts at the end of the season...was a part of two combined shutouts, pitching one inning in 4-0 win over Bellarmine of Kentucky on 3-2-08 and worked final two innings with two strikeouts in 11-0 win over Minnesota State on 3-21-08...struck out six batters in 4 2/3 innings of relief vs. Findlay (Ohio) on 3-6-08 and had six strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings in start vs. Southwest Minnesota State on 4-16-08, a 12-2 win over the Mustangs...made lone save in first appearance for WSC, allowing two runs on five hits in three innings of 12-4 win over Nebraska-Kearney on 2-23-08...finished tied for second for most appearances by a Wildcat pithcer this sesaon with 17.
Before WSC: Transfer from Marshalltown Community College in Iowa. . . also pitched for the Nashville Navigators in the Sandlot Baseball League in the summer of 2006.
High School: Graduate of Howard HS. . . lettered and started all four years in baseball. . . named All-State in baseball during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. . . helped lead his team to an undefeated season in 2001 and championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. . . also participated in football, track, golf, and basketball. . . set many career football rushing records.
Personal: Son of Garry and Connie Hegdahl. . . Hobbies include golf, camping, and swimming. . . Major is undecided.
