Summary
Alek Scott Jacob (born June 16, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB).
| Alek Jacob | |
|---|---|
| San Diego Padres – No. 37 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 16, 1998 Spokane, Washington, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 15, 2023, for the San Diego Padres | |
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 5 |
| Teams | |
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Career edit
Jacob grew up in Spokane, Washington and attended North Central High School.[1]
Jacob played college baseball career at Gonzaga. He was named to the West Coast Conference All-Freshman team.[2] As a senior, Jacob was named the West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year after going 8-1 with three saves, a 2.52 ERA, and 112 strikeouts in 85+2⁄3 innings pitched over 17 appearances with 11 starts.[3]
Jacob was selected in the 16th round by the San Diego Padres in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He was assigned to the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Padres to start his professional career before being promoted to the Lake Elsinore Storm of Low-A West.[5] Jacob began the 2022 season with the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the High-A Midwest League, where he won three games and surrendered no earned runs in four appearances before being promoted to the Double-A San Antonio Missions.[6]
Jacob was assigned to the Double–A San Antonio Missions to begin the 2023 season, where he made 18 appearances and registered a 1.32 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 5 saves in 27+1⁄3 innings pitched. On July 7, 2023, Jacob was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[7] After three scoreless appearances, Jacob was placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation on July 22.[8] An MRI later revealed a minor flexor strain and minor UCL sprain in his right elbow,[9] and he was transferred to the 60–day injured list on September 8.[10]
Jacob was optioned to the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas to begin the 2024 season.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Gonzaga's Alek Jacob, a North Central alum, pitches no-hitter at Pepperdine". The Spokesman-Review. April 16, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ Collingswood, Ryan (May 9, 2019). "College baseball notebook: North Central product, sidearmer Alek Jacob shines for Gonzaga". APNews.com. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ "Day 3 draft tracker: College players remains emphasis for Padres". The San Diego Union-Tribune. July 13, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ "Former Gonzaga and North Central pitcher Alek Jacob excited about being Padres pick". The Spokesman-Review. July 22, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ "12 Pitchers From The 2021 MLB Draft Class With Strong Professional Debuts". Baseball America. September 28, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ "Reliever Alek Jacob promoted to Double-A". The Journal Gazette. April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ "Padres' Alek Jacob: Arrives in majors". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Alek Jacob: Out with elbow inflammation". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Alek Jacob: Shut down for multiple weeks". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Alek Jacob: Moved to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Alek Jacob: Sent to El Paso". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Gonzaga Bulldogs bio