Jon
Gwizdala

World Championship Experience

• 2019 WBSC Men’s World Championship – Had 3 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA in 2.1 innings pitched

Career Highlights

• 2026 Men’s Pan Am Championship — 5th place finish; Went 1-0 in the circle with 8 strikeouts through 7 innings pitched.
• 2024 WBSC Men’s World Cup Stage 1 – Threw 3 innings for 7 strikeouts and 4 earned runs
• 2018 Intercontinental Cup – Pitched 4.2 innings with five strikeouts

get to know…

• Favorite Food: Ribeye Sandwich at the ballpark in Quad Cities, Iowa
• Favorite TV Show/Movie: Ted Lasso
• What does it mean to you to represent the USA? “It’s an immense point of pride to wear USA across your chest. It’s playing for so much more than yourself, and representing your family, community, and country to the best of your ability.”
• What do you enjoy most about Men’s Fast Pitch? The pace of play in Men’s Fastpitch is incredible, and the global friendships and camaraderie are truly special.
• How did you get started playing softball? Started in softball as a batboy for a family run team where my father and uncle coached my brother and cousins.
• Who were your softball role models growing up? My father and brother both pitched and played ball when I was younger. I aspired to be like them. Some of the great players that spent time in Frankenmuth playing for Zak’s and Frankenmuth Driving School were good on field examples.
• What is the best piece of advice you ever received? You can’t strike them all out
• What has been your proudest accomplishment? My proudest accomplishment in sport is being selected to play for Team USA