Bradley University Athletics

At Bradley (2013-14)
Surber transferred to Bradley in 2012 from John A. Logan College after beginning his collegiate career in 2010 at Clemson ... Made eight appearances in his first season with the Braves in 2013 ... In his lone start, April 20 versus Eureka, Surber tossed a perfect opening inning to begin Bradley's eventual 20-0 victory ... Did not appear in a game durin ghte 2014 season.

At John A. Logan College
Posted a 7-3 record in 2012, helping the Volunteers to conference and sectional championships.

At Lisle High School
A four-year baseball letterman at Lisle, Surber also played football and basketball for the Lions ... A first-team 2A all-state selection as a senior in 2010, Surber also earned Interstate 8 all-conference honors in 2008 and 2010 ... Set Lisle H.S. career and single-season records for doubles, home runs, RBI's and pitching victories ... Hit .460 with 11 home runs and recorded eight wins on the mound during his senior season in 2010 ... In addition to his play at Lisle, helped his summer team to the 2009 17U Continental Amateur Baseball Association (CABA) High School World Series National Championships ... Was the starting quarterback for the Lions' football team as a sophomore and junior, earning all-conference honors as his team MVP in 2008.

Personal
The son of Jim and Becky Surber, Jon was born Feb. 26, 1992 in Galesburg, Ill. ... Older sister, Jessica, graduated from Eastern Illinois ... An honors student at Lisle H.S., Surber wrote an essay entitled "Josh Hamilton" that was selected for publication in Creative Communication, Inc.: A Celebration of Today's Writers ... Father, Jim, was a four-year letterman as a catcher at New Mexico.