Jake is the definition of an overseas veteran. With 5 seasons under his belt across 4 countries & 3 continents, Jake has proved that he can succeed anywhere. As a ballplayer, he is a very hard-working player who has a knack for getting on base.  He is versatile defensively, as he can catch or play either of the corner outfield positions.  In 2022-23, he also solidified himself as a legitimate base stealer collecting 8 SB in his first 10 games in the NSW State League, Australia.

He describes himself as “a natural leader and passionate teammate.  I will do everything in power to make myself and those around me better.”

In addition, Jake is the social media manager for Baseball Jobs Overseas and has photography and videography experience.  He says that “Part of my commitment to [a] club will not only be as a player and coach, but [to] assist [the] club in building [its] social media, providing content such as drone aerial footage, interviews, professional quality photos and vlogs, among other things.”

Wayne Ough, Solingen Alligators’ Head Coach, says, “We picked up Jake midway during the season, and it seemed like we had had [him] for years. [He is] one of the most motivated players I’ve had as a manager [and has] a professional work ethic.  He hit .310 and was unlucky not to hit .340-.350.”

Cavanagh Whitely, former head coach at Douglas College, says, “Jake played for me for two years and came in as an average player with average tools. Due to his dedication to the weight room and training schedule, he became an NWAC 2nd-team all-star and our team captain in his sophomore year.  He is a true leader and a player I would recommend to any organization.”

Career Highlights

• All-conference outfielder at Douglas College (Canada)

  • Team captain

  • In sophomore season, batted .317 with a .403 on-base percentage and .425 slugging percentage

  • Had 38 hits and 15 bases on balls in 34 games

  • Voted a second-team all-star in his conference

• Played at Texas A&M University – Texarkana, an NAIA school in the U.S.

  • In 2019, posted a .412 on-base percentage and a .412 slugging percentage

• Played in Western Canadian Baseball League

  • Had a .705 OPS in 2019

• In 2020, played with Solingen in the German first Bundesliga

  • In 10 games with Solingen, batted .300 with a 1.028 OPS

  • Hit three home runs and drove in 15

• In 2021, played for Solingen in the German first Bundesliga

  • In 12 games with Solingen, hit .333 with a 1.036 OPS

  • Hit three home runs, five doubles and drove in 9

• 2022 Czech Extraliga All-Star Starter

Coaching

Jake has been a fitness instructor for youth teams, a graduate assistant at the junior-college level, a program leader in a school district, an instructor at indoor baseball camps, and head coach of a 15-and-under team. He is currently an instructor at RBI Australia, an indoor facility located just outside of Sydney & with the Macarthur Orioles U18s.

Cavanagh Whitely says, “[Jake’s] intention is to become a coach after playing, and he is working through his developmental levels to become the best he can be.  Jake is one of those players who would well represent himself, his former coaches, and your organization.”

Overseas Goals

Jake has a passion for baseball and traveling, and he would be able to combine the two through an overseas opportunity.  He says he is “passionate about playing, and I enjoy leading kids and spreading my knowledge throughout the community I play in.”

Articles/Awards:

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