Josh is a speedy, athletic outfielder that covers good ground. . . expected to play in the outfield and pitch out of the bullpen this spring for the 'Cats.
2009: Saw action in 45 games with 34 starts (at four different positions) for the Wildcats, hitting .302 with one homer and 24 RBI's...had nine multiple-hit games and five multiple-RBI games...was 3 for 3 with RBI and run scored in 9-4 win over Bemidji State on 3-21-09 and was 3 for 7 with three runs scored in 28-12 win over Southwest Minnesota State on 5-15-09 at NCAA Central Region Tournament...was 2 for 4 with three RBI's, a homer and two runs scored at Pittsburg State in 11-2 win on 2-23-09...named to the 2009 NSIC Spring All-Academic Team for second straight season.
2008: Appeared in 35 games with 32 starts in the outfield (31 in right field) and hit .314 with no homers and 13 RBI's...was 33 for 105 at the plate with 25 runs scored...had seven multi-hit games and one multi-RBI contest...went 3 for 3 with two RBI's and two runs scored in 12-2 win over Bellarmine of Kentucky on 3-3-08...was 3 for 4 with three runs scored in 8-0 win over Southwest Minnesota State on 4-30-08...had nine-game hit streak from 3-16-08 to 3-30-08, tied for third longest hit streak by a Wildcat player this season...selected to the NSIC Spring All-Academic Team.
Before WSC: Transfer from Cloud County Community College in Kansas. . . hit .300 with 11 RBI's in 47 games and led the team in stolen bases with eight during the 2007 season. . . also posted a 2-6 record on the mound with a 5.28 ERA and 3 complete games in 11 starts.
High School: Gradute of Seaman HS. . . lettered and started for two years in baseball. . . named second team All-City and honorable mention All-League in his junior year. . . named first team All-City, first team All-League, and second team All-State in his senior year. . . helped lead his team to a league, regional, and state championship in his junior year. . . helped his team to a league and regional championship, along with a third place finish at state in his senior year.
Personal: Son of Jay and Donna Yost. . . Hobbies include ping-pong, fishing, darts, and listening to music. . . Major is Engineering.
