Wausau, WI- The Woodchucks have added to their pitching roster for the 2024 season with the addition of Jack James, a left-handed pitcher from Stephen F. Austin State University.
LHP – Jack James | 6’3” | L/L | Sophomore | Stephen F. Austin State University
Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, James started his college career with Allen County Community College in Kansas. In 13 appearances, he posted an 8-2 record with a 2.88 ERA, striking out 73 batters in 75 innings of work. Following his freshman season, James was selected to the NJCAA All-Conference and All-Regional teams.
James transferred to Stephen F. Austin for his sophomore year. So far this spring, he has pitched for 11.2 innings and has recorded 13 strikeouts.
Opening Day for the Wausau Woodchucks 2024 season is Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at Athletic Park in Wausau. The first 500 fans 18 and older will receive a hat, sponsored by Wisconsin Lottery. Half and full season tickets, along with ticket packages, group tickets and hospitality areas are on sale now. Single game tickets will go on sale later this spring.
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The Wausau Woodchucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, 335 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.woodchucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Woodchucks as your favorite team.
Author: David Keech
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