- Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2005; Spring 2006; Fall 2006)
2007 Outlook: After a season in the program, redshirt freshman John Lee is poised to make a contribution to the Husker lineup this spring ? Made tremendous strides in his first year in the program, working on adding more leverage at the plate while taking advantage of his athleticism ? Will look for playing time at either corner outfield position and has the potential to be a solid collegiate hitter ? Taking advantage of early season opportunities will be the key to seeing more playing time ? Is an accomplished student, carrying a 3.912 GPA in chemistry entering the spring semester.
2006: Redshirted during the 2006 season ? Played for the Parkville Sluggers and Coach Andy Powers, batting .252 with a homer, 21 RBIs and 20 runs scored in 34 contests.
Mason City High School: Lee was one of the top prospects in the state of Iowa playing for Coach Troy Rood at Mason City High School ? Was a career .427 hitter (180-of-422) with 15 homers, 109 RBIs, 35 doubles, 19 triples and 159 runs scored in his three varsity seasons ? Tabbed first-team all-state in each of his three varsity seasons, as he hit .444 with four homers, 28 RBIs, 14 doubles and 59 runs scored as a senior ? Named a preseason high school All-American by Collegiate Baseball after hitting .421 with 57 RBIs and 59 runs scored during his junior season in helping Mason City qualify for the state tournament ? Ranked 63rd nationally on Team One Baseball’s list of the top-100 high school outfielders and ranked in Baseball America’s list of the nation’s top 500 high school seniors in 2005 ? Totaled nine varsity letters at MCHS (three in baseball and two each in football, basketball and track) ? Carried a 4.00 GPA and was the recipient of the Lanny Peterson Award, which is given to the captain of the academic all-state team ? Won the Wendy’s High School Heisman in 2004 ? Was a member of the National Honor Society, while earning academic all-state accolades in both baseball and basketball ? Drew interest from several schools, including Stanford and Northern Iowa, before choosing NU.
Personal: Born on Sept. 12, 1986, in Mason City, Iowa ? Parents are Phil and Jane Lee ? Has two brothers (Mark and Dan) ? Majors in chemistry and has a 3.912 GPA.