2018: Appeared in 40 games…hit .341 in 176 at bats…hit 12 doubles, 2 triples and 2 homeruns…stole 12 bases…WIAC Honorable Mention
2019: Appeared in 38 games…hit .391 in 156 at bats…hit 10 doubles, 2 triples and 3 homeruns…stole 20 bases…First Team All-WIAC…NCAA Division III Midwest All-Region Second Team
2021: Appeared in 41 games...hit team leading .442 in 156 at bats...hit 18 doubles, 4 triples, and 9 homeruns...stole 27 bases...ABCA All-Midwest Region (First Team)...D3baseball.com All-Midwest Region...D3baseball.com Player of the Year...ABCA/Rawlings All-Midwest Region (First Team)...D3baseball.com All-America (First Team)...ABCA All-America (Second Team)...WIAC Position Player of the Year...All-WIAC (First Team)...WIAC All-Academic...tied school record for most doubles in a single game with 3...tied school record for most triples in a single game with 2...tied school record for most stolen bases in a single game with 4...tied school record for most runs in a season with 55...broke school record for most hits in a season with 69...broke school record for total bases in a season with 122...broke school record for slugging percentage in a season with .782...broke school record for most career hits with 197
2022: Appeared in 28 games...hit .325 in 114 at bats...hit 7 home runs, 1 triple, and 7 doubles...stole 12 bases...recorded 24 RBIs
Career Highs:
At Bats: 6 (10x) Most Recent vs. UW-Whitewater 5/7/22
Runs: 4 (3x) Most Recent at UW-Stout 5/8/21
Hits: 5 at Belhaven 3/24/18
Stolen Bases: 4 vs. Southwestern (Tex.) 3/21/19
RBIs: 5 (2x) Most Recent at UW-Stout 5/8/21
Majoring in Construction Management
Parents/Guardians: Michael and Diane Kelso
Getting to Know Jonathan
What do you plan to bring to the UW-Platteville baseball program in 2020?
Speed, quickness to the ball, and a ton of energy.
What is your nickname? How did you get it and who gave it to you?
Sometimes when I steal bases I'll hear, "he's a slippery man," from the dugout. I used to get called "Konny Jelso" in high school. Otherwise I usually just get Kelso.
Who are the role models in your life and why?
My parents are my role models because they do things the right way. They have set a great example for me and I'm very thankful to have them both.
Who or what inspired you to play baseball and why?
My dad played at Triton college and inspired me to play the game through his wisdom and enthusiasm for the game.
Favorite baseball moment as a Pioneer or in high school if you are a freshman?
Making the WIAC tournament when we took the series from Oshkosh during the 2019 season. We had come so far from going 10-30 the year before.
If you were a superhero what would your name be and what superpower would you have?
My name would be Jonny Chan. Just like the hulk gets mad and turns green, i would channel my energy to turn into a blue and orange freak of super speed and quickness.
Pre-game rituals or game day superstitions:
Right before either team takes the field, Coach Hanner and I take a couple steps toward each other, jump, and bump in the air. It's usually followed by a loud, "WHOOOOOO". Gets the juices flowing.
Describe yourself in 3 words.
Passionate, Hard-Working, Conscientious
What advice would you give to future Pioneers?
Always look for ways to get better and listen to your coaches. You can't learn as much going rogue.
If you won a million dollars what would you buy?
I'd buy a nice house with an in-ground pool on a good chunk of land, amenities galore. Then I'd grab a nice lake house, a yacht, and a decked out jeep wrangler. Whatever remains I'll invest.
What is one thing you would put on your bucket list?
Skydiving
What place would you like to visit most?
Scotland
What are your hobbies away from baseball?
I play video games, shoot hoops, and enjoy a good book once in a while.
Favorite sports team/player?
Shohei Ohtani
Favorite movie?
Dan in Real Life
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind and what are their names?
I have 2 dogs. An Airedale Terrier named Dixie and a Maltese named Fluffy.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
An eagle.They are very free and self sufficient.
Is there anything you like to eat or any food combination you have been called "weird" for liking?
When I go out to eat I'll always order a side of lemons or limes to eat with my food. I'll salt them up and eat everything except the rind and whoever I'm with flips out..until they try it themselves.
Last Updated: 5/12/22
