University of California, Santa Barbara

HIGH SCHOOL

• Competed in the Suburban League League/Conference as a third baseman under coach Jimmy Zurn
• Batted .375 in his last full season in 2018-19, recording 33 hits, including 13 doubles, and batting in 27 runs
• Was off to a blazing start his senior year before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, averaging .429
• Was selected to the All-Suburban League First Team in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons
• Best performance came against Lakewood High School on March 14, 2018 when he hit 3 home runs 
• Helped team earn to Suburban League titles in 2017, 2018, and 2019, qualifying the team to CIF postseason play
• In the classroom, earned High Honor Roll honors throughout his four years at La Mirada

PERSONAL

• Eugene Jeon was born on October 5, 2001 in Garden Grove, Calif. to parents Jasmin and David Jeon
• Has one sibling, sister Yubin (22)
• Majoring in Pre-Economics
• Roots for the LA Dodgers
• Most memorable sports moment/achievement is hitting 3 home runs in one game
• Favorite movies are Friday, Back to the Future, and The Sandlot
• Favorite TV shows are The Flash and Johnny Test
• Hobbies include any outdoor athletic activities and playing Fortnite on his PlayStation
• Lists Nolan Arenado, Clayton Kershaw, and Manny Machado as favorite athletes