Jack Sinclair (baseball)
| Jack Sinclair | |
|---|---|
| Washington Nationals – No. 49 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 3, 1999 Coral Springs, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 4, 2026, for the Washington Nationals | |
| MLB statistics (through 2026 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 2.45 |
| Strikeouts | 8 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Jack Thomas Sinclair (born May 3, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.
Amateur career
[edit]Sinclair attended J. P. Taravella High School in Coral Springs, Florida.[1] He attended the University of Central Florida (UCF), where he played college baseball for the UCF Knights for four seasons.[2]
In between his seasons at UCF, Sinclair had three separate stints playing collegiate summer baseball. The first (2018) was in the Expedition League, playing for the Western Nebraska Pioneers. In 2019, he played for the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters of the Northwoods League. After his junior year, he played for the Macon Bacon of the Coastal Plain League.[3][4]
Professional career
[edit]The Washington Nationals selected Sinclair in the 16th round, with the 473rd overall selection, of the 2021 MLB draft. Sinclair signed with the Nationals for $100,000.[5]
Sinclair was assigned to the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings to begin the 2026 season, compiling a 6–2 record and 4.03 ERA with 74 strikeouts and one save across 52 appearances. On September 4, 2026, the Nationals promoted him to the major leagues.[6] He made his MLB debut that night.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "J.P. Taravella Grad Jack Sinclair Drafted in 16th Round of MLB Draft • Tamarac Talk". July 19, 2021.
- ↑ "Jack Sinclair (player profile)". University of Central Florida. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Jack Sinclair (amateur player profile)". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Former Wisconsin Rapids Rafter Jack Sinclair Debuts in MLB". Northwoods League. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
- ↑ Rothman, Matt (July 27, 2021). "J.P. Taravella Pitcher Jack Sinclair Signs First Pro Contract".
- ↑ "Washington Nationals select the contract of Jack Sinclair". MLB.com.
- ↑ Hollmon, Courtney (September 5, 2026). "Disparate paths meet in LA as Nats hurlers Kent, Sinclair show promise". MLB.com. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1999 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- Baseball players from Coral Springs, Florida
- Florida Complex League Nationals players
- Fredericksburg Nationals players
- Harrisburg Senators players
- J. P. Taravella High School alumni
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Rochester Red Wings players
- Scottsdale Scorpions players
- UCF Knights baseball players
- Washington Nationals players
- Wilmington Blue Rocks players
- Wisconsin Rapids Rafters players
