Jackson Baumeister
Jackson Baumeister | |
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Tampa Bay Rays | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | July 10, 2002|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Jackson Joseph Baumeister (born July 10, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
Amateur career
[edit]Baumeister attended The Bolles School and Florida State University. In Baumeister's freshman season, he pitched in 27.1 innings during 19 appearances.[1] Between his freshman & sophomore seasons at Florida State in 2022, Baumeister pitched for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] He would then take a big step in his sophomore season, pitching in 69 innings, while striking out 95 batters and only walking 29, and finishing the year with a 5.09 ERA.[3] For his performance on the year he would earn Third Team All-ACC honors.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Baltimore Orioles
[edit]Baumeister was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the second round, with the 63rd overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] On July 25, 2023, Baumeister signed with the Orioles for a $1.6 million signing bonus.[7] He made his professional debut in 2024 with the High–A Aberdeen IronBirds, making 18 starts and posting a 3.06 ERA with 91 strikeouts across 70+2⁄3 innings pitched.[8]
Tampa Bay Rays
[edit]On July 26, 2024, Baumeister, Matthew Etzel, and Mac Horvath were traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Zach Eflin and cash considerations.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Schoffel, Ira. "FSU RHP Jackson Baumeister selected late in Round 2 of MLB Draft; commit Arjun Nimmala goes in Round 1". ON3.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Jackson Baumeister". pointstreak.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ Hunt, Kelvin (10 July 2023). "FSU baseball: Jackson Baumeister drafted No. 63 overall impact". Chop Chat. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Shields, Malcolm. "Florida State's Jackson Baumeister drafted by Baltimore Orioles in 2023 MLB First Year Player Draft". WTXL. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Orioles' Jackson Baumeister: Drafted 63rd Overall". CBS Sports. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Barney, Justin (10 July 2023). "Bolles grad Jackson Baumeister hears name called in MLB draft". News4Jax. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Orioles sign Jackson Baumeister, highest-drafted pitcher in Mike Elias era, for $1.6 million to complete 2023 class". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Rays' Jackson Baumeister: Traded in Eflin deal". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles To Acquire Zach Eflin From Rays". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Florida State Seminoles bio