Gage Jump Thrives in Early Season with Las Vegas Aviators
How former LSU pitcher Gage Jump fared through three starts in 2026
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Gage Jump, former LSU baseball pitcher, is excelling in his second professional season with the Las Vegas Aviators in Triple-A. In three starts, he has a 2.61 ERA, striking out 16 batters over eight innings, showcasing his potential as a promising left-handed starter.
- 01Gage Jump has a 2.61 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in his first three starts of the season.
- 02He struck out a total of 16 batters in eight innings pitched.
- 03In his latest start on April 15, he recorded eight strikeouts, his highest in a single game this year.
- 04Jump was selected 73rd overall in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics.
- 05He previously played for LSU, posting a 3.47 ERA in 15 starts during the 2024 season.
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Gage Jump, a former starting pitcher for Louisiana State University (LSU), is making a strong impression in his second professional season with the Las Vegas Aviators, a Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Over his first three starts, Jump has achieved a 2.61 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP, striking out 16 batters across eight innings. His most recent performance on April 15 marked a highlight, where he pitched his longest outing of the season, allowing only two runs on four hits while achieving a season-high of eight strikeouts. Jump, drafted 73rd overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, spent the previous season at LSU, where he contributed significantly with a 3.47 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 83 innings, helping the Tigers reach the NCAA Tournament.
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