By Hunt Palmer
Gage Jump is headed to The Show.
The former LSU southpaw is joining the Athletics after less than two years in the organization. He ripped through AAA early this season with 56 punchouts in 38 innings. He’s thrown 11 scoreless innings over his last two starts.
Last season between High-A and AA, Jump fired 112.2 innings and struck out 131 against 34 walks.
Gage Jump is knocking on the door to MLB!
The Athletics southpaw has been dominant in his two most recent starts, striking out 15 over 11.0 scoreless innings. His elusive fastball is one of the best pitches in MiLB and his command looks sharp!pic.twitter.com/QNjVAQGvab
— Thomas Nestico (@TJStats) May 25, 2026
The Athletics drafted Jump in second round of the 2024 MLB Draft. In one season at LSU, Jump became the ace of the staff, positing a 6-2 record with a tidy 3.47 ERA.
Jump has increased his fastball velocity into the high 90s and has become a top-50 prospect in the game. He is expected to make his MLB debut this week.
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