Greg Jacobs
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Gregory Patrick Jacobs is a professional baseball
outfielder
who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Kansas City T-Bones
in the Northern League in 2009.
Jacobs played college baseball at Cal State Fullerton and was a Big West Conference
All-Star in 1998. He was selected as a pitcher
by the Anaheim Angels
in the 13th round of the 1998 draft and assigned to the Boise Hawks
in the Northwest League
. He played with the Angels organization through 2001 with the Cedar Rapids Kernels
(1999), Lake Elsinore Storm
(2000), Lancaster Jethawks
(2001) and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
(2001). He never rose above "A" ball with the Angels and his ERA kept rising each season, finishing with a 7.57 era in 31 games for the Quakes in 2001.
The Angels cut him loose after the 2001 season. Jacobs wound up signing with an independent Long Beach Breakers
near his home. His pitching career over, he transitioned to the outfield during his year in Long Beach. In 85 games for them he hit .380 with 18 homers and 91 RBI, earning Western Baseball League
and Independent Leagues All-Star honors.
His performance there gave him another chance and he signed with the Seattle Mariners
in 2003 and played for the Inland Empire 66ers
. With the 66ers he hit .357 and earned California League
All-Star and High-A All-Star honors. He played with the San Antonio Missions
(2003–2004) and Tacoma Rainiers
(2004–2005).
In 2005 he was released by the Mariners and played with the independent Kansas City T-Bones
team through 2006, winning Northern League All-Star honors in 2006.
In 2007, with the Reading Phillies
(the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies
) he won Eastern League all-star honors.
Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers
as a minor league free agent in 2008, he started the season with the Jacksonville Suns
and was then promoted to the Las Vegas 51s
. He was released by the 51s on June 21 and played for the Olmecas de Tabasco
in the Mexican League through May 2009. On June 2, 2009, he returned to the Kansas City T-Bones
.
Professional baseball
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outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Kansas City T-Bones
Kansas City T-Bones
The Kansas City T-Bones are a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Kansas, in the United States. The T-Bones are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
in the Northern League in 2009.
Jacobs played college baseball at Cal State Fullerton and was a Big West Conference
Big West Conference
The Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...
All-Star in 1998. He was selected as a pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
by the Anaheim Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in the 13th round of the 1998 draft and assigned to the Boise Hawks
Boise Hawks
The Boise Hawks are a minor league baseball team, located in Boise, Idaho. The team is currently a farm team for the Chicago Cubs and play in the Short-Season Class A Northwest League.-History:...
in the Northwest League
Northwest League
The Northwest League of Professional Baseball is a Class A-Short Season minor baseball league. The league is the descendant of the Western International League which ran as a class B league from 1937-1951 and class A from 1952-1954...
. He played with the Angels organization through 2001 with the Cedar Rapids Kernels
Cedar Rapids Kernels
The Cedar Rapids Kernels are a Class A minor league baseball team based in Iowa. It is affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and plays in the Midwest League.-Franchise history:...
(1999), Lake Elsinore Storm
Lake Elsinore Storm
The Lake Elsinore Storm is a minor league baseball team in Lake Elsinore, California, USA. It is a Class A - Advanced team in the California League, and is a farm team of the San Diego Padres. The Storm plays its home games at Lake Elsinore Diamond...
(2000), Lancaster Jethawks
Lancaster JetHawks
The Lancaster JetHawks are a minor league baseball team of the California League located in Lancaster, California. The team is named for the city's association with the aerospace industry and plays its home games at Clear Channel Stadium...
(2001) and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are a minor league baseball team in Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA. They are a Class A – Advanced team in the California League and a farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers, their third major league affiliate in team history....
(2001). He never rose above "A" ball with the Angels and his ERA kept rising each season, finishing with a 7.57 era in 31 games for the Quakes in 2001.
The Angels cut him loose after the 2001 season. Jacobs wound up signing with an independent Long Beach Breakers
Long Beach Breakers
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near his home. His pitching career over, he transitioned to the outfield during his year in Long Beach. In 85 games for them he hit .380 with 18 homers and 91 RBI, earning Western Baseball League
Western Baseball League
The Western Baseball League was an independent baseball league based in the Western United States and Western Canada. It's member teams were not associated with any Major League Baseball teams. It operated from 1995 to 2002....
and Independent Leagues All-Star honors.
His performance there gave him another chance and he signed with the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
in 2003 and played for the Inland Empire 66ers
Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino
The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino are a minor league baseball team in San Bernardino, California, United States. They are the Class A – Advanced affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and play in the California League...
. With the 66ers he hit .357 and earned California League
California League
The California League is a Class A Advanced minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High-A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
All-Star and High-A All-Star honors. He played with the San Antonio Missions
San Antonio Missions
The San Antonio Missions are a minor league baseball team based in San Antonio, Texas. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres major-league club. The Missions play in Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, located in San Antonio...
(2003–2004) and Tacoma Rainiers
Tacoma Rainiers
The Tacoma Rainiers are a minor league baseball team that plays in the Pacific Coast League , and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners...
(2004–2005).
In 2005 he was released by the Mariners and played with the independent Kansas City T-Bones
Kansas City T-Bones
The Kansas City T-Bones are a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Kansas, in the United States. The T-Bones are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
team through 2006, winning Northern League All-Star honors in 2006.
In 2007, with the Reading Phillies
Reading Phillies
The Reading Phillies are a minor league baseball team based in Reading, Pennsylvania, playing in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League. Since the 1967 season, they have been the AA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies....
(the Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
) he won Eastern League all-star honors.
Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
as a minor league free agent in 2008, he started the season with the Jacksonville Suns
Jacksonville Suns
The Jacksonville Suns are a minor league baseball team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The team is currently a member of the Southern League and is the class Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball team...
and was then promoted to the Las Vegas 51s
Las Vegas 51s
The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
. He was released by the 51s on June 21 and played for the Olmecas de Tabasco
Olmecas de Tabasco
The Olmecas de Tabasco are a AAA-level baseball team based in Tabasco playing in the Mexican League. Their homefield is the Estadio Centenario 27 de Febrero in Villahermosa.-External links:*...
in the Mexican League through May 2009. On June 2, 2009, he returned to the Kansas City T-Bones
Kansas City T-Bones
The Kansas City T-Bones are a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Kansas, in the United States. The T-Bones are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
.