Jackson Baumeister Explained

Jackson Baumeister
Team:Tampa Bay Rays
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:10 July 2002
Birth Place:Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
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

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

Baltimore Orioles

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 innings pitched.[8]

Tampa Bay Rays

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schoffel . Ira . FSU RHP Jackson Baumeister selected late in Round 2 of MLB Draft; commit Arjun Nimmala goes in Round 1 . ON3.com . 12 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Jackson Baumeister . pointstreak.com . August 25, 2023.
  3. Web site: Hunt . Kelvin . FSU baseball: Jackson Baumeister drafted No. 63 overall impact . Chop Chat . 10 July 2023 . 12 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Shields . Malcolm . Florida State's Jackson Baumeister drafted by Baltimore Orioles in 2023 MLB First Year Player Draft . WTXL . 12 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Orioles' Jackson Baumeister: Drafted 63rd Overall . CBS Sports . 12 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Barney . Justin . Bolles grad Jackson Baumeister hears name called in MLB draft . News4Jax . 10 July 2023 . 12 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Orioles sign Jackson Baumeister, highest-drafted pitcher in Mike Elias era, for $1.6 million to complete 2023 class. July 25, 2023. baltimoresun.com. en.
  8. Web site: Rays' Jackson Baumeister: Traded in Eflin deal. July 26, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
  9. Web site: Orioles To Acquire Zach Eflin From Rays. July 26, 2024. mlbtraderumors.com. en.

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