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Parents: Fred and Carol Pierce
Major: Communication Studies/Marketing

2010: Appeared in 39 games, starting 37... recorded a 32-game hitting streak, ending it after injuring his heel against St. Olaf, cutting his season short... hit .455 overall, and .482 in conference play, leading the team in both categories... had seven doubles, three triples and three home runs, and led the team with 40 RBI... earned All-Conference honors... was named MIAC Player of the Week twice... named to ABCA All-West Region's First Team.

2009: Started 35 games... led the team with .410 batting average... led the team with 15 doubles... hit two home runs and drove home 33 runs... Held a .607 slugging percentage (.652 in MIAC play)... Named to All-MIAC team... finished season with a .983 fielding percentage at first base.

Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Nickname: Jopa, Hot Tub
Favorite Class: Marketing Communications
First job: Janitor
Summer job: Keg Delivery for Wirtz Beverages
Career goal: Marketing/Advertising for a Minnesota sports team
What I like most about Augsburg: Small campus and friendly teachers
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: To win MIAC Championship 
Biggest thrill in Athletics: Winning the state high school baseball tournament
Pro or amateur athlete I most admire: Nate Hanson
Favorite quote: "Respect all, fear Chone."
Favorite food: Dad's lasanga 
Favorite TV show: LOST
Favorite movie: Almost Famous
Favorite music group/artist: Eric Church