Jake Jaeckel Explained

Jake Jaeckel
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:1 April 1942
Birth Place:East Los Angeles, California
Death Place:Pomona, California
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 19
Debutyear:1964
Debutteam:Chicago Cubs
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 2
Finalyear:1964
Finalteam:Chicago Cubs
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Pitching Record
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat1value:1-0
Stat2value:0.00
Stat3value:2
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Paul Henry Jaeckel (April 1, 1942 – March 31, 2019) was a baseball pitcher who appeared in four games, for the Chicago Cubs, in 1964.

Career

Jaeckel graduated from La Puente High School in 1960,[1] where he played primarily SS and P. He was signed directly out of High School, by the Cubs, playing in their minor league system four seasons before being called up in 1964.[2] He pitched well, for the Cubs, in four games, for the Cubs, facing and retiring players that included multi-time All-Stars Dennis Menke,[3] Felipe Alou,[4] Ron Fairley,[5] Tommy Davis,[6] Wally Moon,[7] Jim Davenport,[8] Tom Haller,[9] Harvey Keun[10] and Hall of Famers Eddie Mathews,[11] Orlando Cepeda[12] and Joe Torre[13] without giving up a run. He injured his rotator cuff, in the Spring of 1965. He played injured, spending the next three seasons in the Cubs minor league system,[14] before finally retiring due to the persistent rotator cuff issues.

After retirement Jaeckel continued to be involved in baseball by participating in events held by the Major League Players Alumni Association, including clinics and camps.[15] He also provided pitching lessons at Cairas Cages, in Chino California.

Personal life

Jaeckel married his high school sweetheart Georgeann Clarke[16] and the two remained together for over 55 years, until his death. Paul and Georgeann Jaeckel lived in Claremont California for over 40 years.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: La Puente High School Class of 1960. lapuentehighschool.org. 2020-04-09.
  2. Web site: Jake Jaeckel Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-09.
  3. Web site: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Braves Box Score, September 19, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  4. Web site: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Braves Box Score, September 19, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  5. Web site: Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Box Score, September 24, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  6. Web site: Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Box Score, September 24, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  7. Web site: Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Box Score, September 24, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  8. Web site: Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Box Score, October 2, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  9. Web site: Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Box Score, October 2, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  10. Web site: Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Box Score, October 2, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  11. Web site: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Braves Box Score, September 19, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  12. Web site: Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Box Score, October 2, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  13. Web site: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Braves Box Score, September 19, 1964. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-29.
  14. Web site: Jake Jaeckel Stats. Baseball-Reference.com. en. 2020-04-09.
  15. Web site: Major League Baseball Players Alumni: Baseball News Fall 2016. Laymance. Austin. Fall 2016. MLB.com.
  16. Web site: 10 Years. lphs62.com. 2020-04-09.
  17. Web site: Quiet zones approved, but don't expect change any time soon Claremont Courier. www.claremont-courier.com. en. 2020-04-09.