18 Facts About Jake McGee

1.

Jacob Daniel McGee was born on August 6,1986 and is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.

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2.

Jake McGee was selected by Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the fifth round of the 2004 MLB draft.

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3.

Jake McGee previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers.

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Jake McGee grew up in Sparks, Nevada, where he attended Edward C Reed High School.

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5.

Jake McGee was selected by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the fifth round of the 2004 MLB draft.

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6.

Jake McGee made his minor league debut in 2004, and spent 2004 and 2005 with the Princeton Devil Rays and the Hudson Valley Renegades.

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7.

In 2006, Jake McGee spent the year with the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays.

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8.

Jake McGee played with both the Vero Beach Devil Rays and the Montgomery Biscuits in 2007.

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9.

Jake McGee was rated by Baseball America as the third-best organizational prospect for Tampa Bay Rays and 15th overall MLB prospect in 2008.

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10.

Jake McGee earned the nickname due to his unconventional windup.

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11.

Jake McGee was promoted to the MLB for the first time on September 14,2010.

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12.

Jake McGee made his MLB debut that night against the New York Yankees, walking three batters and striking out Derek Jeter for his first MLB strikeout.

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13.

Jake McGee signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Rockies after the 2017 season.

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14.

Jake McGee spent time on the disabled list in 2019, posting an ERA of 4.

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15.

On July 21,2020, Jake McGee signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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16.

Jake McGee was named National League Reliever of the Month for July 2021, after not allowing a run in 11 innings and recording seven saves.

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17.

Jake McGee finished the 2021 season with 31 saves in 36 chances, as well as a 2.

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18.

On July 22,2022, Jake McGee signed a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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