Jason Bahr #81

Jason Thomas Bahr...began college career in 2014 as a walk-on at the University of Central Florida… was cut prior to the 2016 season, but rejoined the program for the 2017 season under a new head coach, posting a 2.97 ERA with 95 strikeouts against 15 walks in 60.2 innings while holding opponents to a .191 batting average...continued taking classes and worked as a lifeguard during time away from baseball before returning to play in the Florida Collegiate Summer League... majored in Economics…was a four-year letter winner at Lake Mary (Fla.) High School…originally signed by Giants scout Jim Gabella…participated in the Dallas minicamp at the Texas Rangers Youth Academy in January.

2019

Combined to go 10-4 with a 2.51 ERA (34 ER/122.0 IP) over 23 G/GS with Frisco and Down East…was selected 2019 Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year after leading the Texas organization with 126 strikeouts and finishing 2nd in wins (11-Tim Brennan)…was recognized in an on-field ceremony in Arlington prior to game on 9/27 vs. NYY…began the season with Down East and was promoted to Frisco on 6/21…his 1.71 ERA led the Carolina League (min. 50 IP) in the season's 1st 'half', earning him CL mid-season All-Star honors…was the starting pitcher for the South Division in the CL All-Star Game (1.0 SHO IP, 1 SO) on 6/18 in Frederick, Md…went 3-1, 1.20 (4 ER/30.0 IP) over final 5 G/GS with Frisco after going 1-2, 5.03 (19 ER/34.0 IP) in 1st 7 G/GS at Double-A…limited opponents to a .189/.287/.255/.542 slash line, including a .151 BA (30-199) by LHB and a .222 BA (50-225) by RHB…struck out 126 of 489 (25.8%) batters faced.