Jon has played a large role in the Rangers' success in 2023, both on the field and behind the scenes. His gentle and soft-spoken demeanor belies the quiet leadership and accountability that he brings to the Texas clubhouse.

In 2022, Jon began the #MissionGraywWolf22 program hosting military groups at three Texas Rangers home games. The invitation included the opportunity for 28 service men and women and their spouses to attend a game as Jon’s guests. They were treated to complimentary parking, premier seating with a $25 cash value for food and beverages added to each ticket as well as an inclusive meet and greet with Jon, which included a question-and-answer segment, autographs and a group photo. Each person also received a special designed “#MissionGrayWolf22” cap as a special treat.

In addition, Jon and his wife, Jacklyn, hosted a toy drive in December to collect toys for Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex and secured more than 900 toys that benefitted more than 16,000 families. Plans are underway to host the Toy Drive again this December. Jon donated $100 for each of his strikeouts to The Pawerful Rescue for animals in need. Jon and his wife also spearheaded a 2023-24 pet calendar this season to benefit The Pawerful Rescue.

This season, Jon will have hosted 12 #MissionGrayWolf22 nights for military families from across the larger Texas community. Groups hosted to date are 301st Fighter Wing, Adaptive Training Foundation, Dyess Air Force Base, Folds of Honor, Fort Hood Military Base, Fort Sill Air Force Base, Gold Star Moms, Goodwill Vets, Merging Vets and Players (MVP), Sheppard AFB, Vance Air Force Base and the USO. Jon is also donating $500 for each of his Texas Rangers’ wins to the Adaptive Training Foundation.

Jon and Jacklyn hosted The Birthday Party Project for four Rangers home games in a suite, which includes complimentary parking, suite tickets, goody bags and autographs. The Birthday Party’s mission is to bring joy to children experiencing homelessness through the magic of a birthday celebration. In addition, the couple is donating $100 for each of Jon’s strikeouts to The Birthday Party Project this year.

Jon was named the Texas Rangers 2023 Lou Gehrig and Bob Feller Act of Valor nominee and is on the Board of the Taylor Hooton Foundation.