Jack O'Loughlin (baseball)
| Jack O'Loughlin | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) O'Loughlin with the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2021 | |
| Oakland Athletics | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: 14 March 2000 Adelaide, Australia | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| 26 May, 2024, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics (through 6 August 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 4.66 |
| Strikeouts | 6 |
| Teams | |
Jack Te Haki O'Loughlin (born 14 March 2000) is an Australian professional baseball pitcher in the Oakland Athletics organization.
Career
[edit]Detroit Tigers
[edit]On 16 July 2016, O'Loughlin signed with the Detroit Tigers.[1] In November 2016, O'Loughlin pitched for the Adelaide Bite, and became the youngest Australian Baseball League starting pitcher.[1]
In 2018, O'Loughlin made his affiliated professional debut for the Low–A Connecticut Tigers, appearing in 7 games and logging a 4.35 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 20+2⁄3 innings of work.[2] He returned to Connecticut in 2019, making 13 appearances (12 starts) and registering a 3.13 ERA with 49 strikeouts across 60+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3]
O'Loughlin did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] He returned to action in 2021, splitting the year between the rookie–level Florida Complex League Tigers, Low–A Lakeland Flying Tigers, and High–A West Michigan Whitecaps. On 18 July 2021, while pitching for Lakeland, he was named the Low-A Southeast Pitcher of the Week.[5] In 14 cumulative starts, O'Loughlin worked to a 5–2 record and 2.64 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 61+1⁄3 innings pitched.[6]
He spent the 2022 season back in West Michigan, recording a 4.01 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 51+2⁄3 innings pitched across 27 contests.[7] In 2023, O'Loughlin split the year between West Michigan and the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens. In 27 games (25 starts), he pitched to a cumulative 6–10 record and 3.99 ERA with 118 strikeouts across 124.0 innings of work. O'Loughlin elected free agency following the season on 6 November 2023.[8]
Oakland Athletics
[edit]On 9 November 2023, O'Loughlin signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization.[9] In 10 games (8 starts) for the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, he compiled a 5.12 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 38+2⁄3 innings pitched. On 25 May 2024, O'Loughlin was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[10] The next day, O'Loughlin made his major league debut. Entering in relief, he pitched three shutout innings, giving up two hits and a walk while striking out two against the Houston Astros. In 4 games for Oakland, he compiled a 4.66 ERA with 6 strikeouts over 9+2⁄3 innings pitched. O'Loughlin was designated for assignment by the Athletics on 11 September.[11] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Las Vegas on 13 September.[12]
International career
[edit]He represented the Australia national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic,[13] pitching in Australia's games against South Korea[14] and the Czech Republic.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Waldon, Emily. "Aussie teenager Jack O'Loughlin boasts huge upside in Tigers farm system". The Athletic.
- ^ Waldon, Emily. "Minor Details: Tigers prospects Alex Faedo, Jack O'Loughlin catch our eye". The Athletic.
- ^ "Jack O'Loughlin Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Irvine, Jason (22 July 2021). "Jack O'Loughlin named Low-A Southeast Pitcher of the Week". The Inner Sanctum.
- ^ "Jack O'Loughlin - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Jack O'Loughlin - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Cooper, J.J. (8 November 2023). "College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Athletics' Jack O'Loughlin: Inks minors deal with Oakland". cbssports.com. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Athletics Place Ross Stripling On 15-Day IL, Designate Brandon Bielak". mlbtraderumors.com. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "A's Designate Jack O'Loughlin For Assignment". baseballessential.com. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Athletics Outright Jack O'Loughlin". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Jack O'Loughlin named starter for Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic | Baseball.com.au". baseball.com.au.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers' Jack O'Loughlin kickstarts Australian upset of Korea in WBC". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ "Australia advances to first World Baseball Classic quarterfinal after win over Czech Republic | Baseball.com.au". baseball.com.au.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)