Jake Jaeckel

Paul Henry Jaeckel (April 1, 1942 – March 31, 2019) was a baseball pitcher who appeared in four games, for the Chicago Cubs, in 1964.

Jake Jaeckel
Pitcher
Born: (1942-04-01)April 1, 1942
East Los Angeles, California
Died: March 31, 2019(2019-03-31) (aged 76)
Pomona, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 19, 1964, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 1964, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Pitching Record1-0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts2
Teams

Career

Jaeckel graduated from La Puente High School in 1960,[1] where he played primarily SS and P. He was signed directly out of High School, by the Cubs, playing in their minor league system four seasons before being called up in 1964.[2] He pitched well, for the Cubs, in four games, for the Cubs, facing and retiring players that included multi-time All-Stars Dennis Menke,[3] Felipe Alou,[4] Ron Fairley,[5] Tommy Davis ,[6] Wally Moon,[7] Jim Davenport,[8] Tom Haller,[9] Harvey Keun[10] and Hall of Famers Eddie Matthews,[11] Orlando Cepeda[12] and Joe Torre[13] without giving up a run. He injured his rotator cuff, in the Spring of 1965. He played injured, spending the next three seasons in the Cubs minor league system,[14] before finally retiring due to the persistent rotator cuff issues.

After retirement Jaeckel continued to be involved in baseball by participating in events held by the Major League Players Alumni Association, including clinics and camps.[15] He also provided pitching lessons at Cairas Cages, in Chino California.

Personal life

Jaeckel married his high school sweetheart Georgeann Clarke[16] and the two remained together for over 55 years, until his passing. Paul and Georgeann Jaeckel lived in Claremont California for over 40 years.[17]

References
  1. "La Puente High School Class of 1960". lapuentehighschool.org. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  2. "Jake Jaeckel Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  3. "Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Braves Box Score, September 19, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  4. "Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Braves Box Score, September 19, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  5. "Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Box Score, September 24, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  6. "Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Box Score, September 24, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  7. "Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Box Score, September 24, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  8. "Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Box Score, October 2, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  9. "Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Box Score, October 2, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  10. "Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Box Score, October 2, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  11. "Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Braves Box Score, September 19, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  12. "Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants Box Score, October 2, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  13. "Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Braves Box Score, September 19, 1964". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  14. "Jake Jaeckel Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  15. Laymance, Austin (Fall 2016). "Major League Baseball Players Alumni: Baseball News Fall 2016" (PDF). MLB.com.
  16. "10 Years". lphs62.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  17. "Quiet zones approved, but don't expect change any time soon | Claremont Courier". www.claremont-courier.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.


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