Jacob Waguespack

Height:
6-6
Weight:
225
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Prairieville, La.
High School:
Dutchtown HS

2014: Appeared in nine games, making two starts on the season ... Posted a 1-0 record with a 3.77 ERA as he allowed seven runs - six of them earned - through 14.1 innings of work ... Combined for one shutout against UT-Martin (2/19)and picked up the win in a predetermined start .. Worked 4.0 innings with two hits, three walks and two strikeouts against the Skyhawks ... Made his second start against ULM (2/25), allowing four runs on four hits with a walk and two strikeouts in 4.0 innings of work ... The 4.0 innings of work in both starts were season longs ... Worked a season-long 1.1 inning in relief twice, against Southeastern Louisiana (3/12) and UAPB (4/2) ...

2013: Made six appearances on the season, four in relief and two starts ... Posted an 0-1 record with a 3.46 ERA as he allowed six runs - five of them earned - on nine hits through 13.0 innings of work ... Held opponents to a .196 batting average in his time on the mound ... Made his first collegiate appearance against No. 18 Mississippi State (4/9) in the Governor's Cup game at Trustmark Park ... Worked 1.0 inning and allowed two walks with a strikeout without yielding a run ... Worked a season-long 2.0 innings in relief on two outings: at Memphis (4/15) and at Arkansas State (4/23) ... Suffered his only loss of the season in his first start of the season at Southern Miss (5/14) ... Worked 3.0 innings, allowing two runs on four hits against the Golden Eagles ... Made his second start of the season against Alabama (5/23) in the SEC Tournament ... Worked a season-long 3.2 innings, allowing two runs on two hits with two walks and three strikeouts, but took no decision in his final outing of the season ...

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years at Dutchtown High School under head coach Chris Schexnaydre ... Named an All-State selection in 2012 ... Posted an 8-2 record with two saves and a 0.37 ERA through 13 appearances ... Struck out 87 and walked only 25 across 53.1 innings of work as a senior ... Twice named an All-District and All-Metro selection (2011, 2012) ... Member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club ... Also a member of Mu Alpha Theta ...

MISCELLANEOUS: Son of Ryan Waguespack and Debbie Sellars ... Stepmom is Michelle Waguespack ... Has a two brothers, Ryan and Andrew ... Played summer ball with Marucci Elite ... Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 37th round of the 2012 MLB Draft.