Jackson Joseph Baumeister (born July 10, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
| Jackson Baumeister | |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 10, 2002 Jacksonville, Florida | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career edit
In Baumeister's freshman season at Florida State University 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
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]
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. "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. "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.