Jake Wosinski, clocked at 95 mph, is the 47th USPBL player to sign with a MLB organization. (COURTESY OF THE USPBL)
UTICA – Eastside Diamond Hoppers’ Jake Wosinski signed with the Minnesota Twins, as announced by the United Shore Professional Baseball League on Tuesday.
Wosinski, a native of Ada, played collegiately at Oakland University (2021-22) and becomes the 47th player from the USPBL to sign with a Major League Baseball organization.
“I’m really looking forward to playing at the next level. It’s been a dream of mine since I was a little kid,” said Wosinski in a press release from the US{BL communications department. “I’m honored and blessed. I wouldn’t be here without all of the coaches and teammates I’ve had over the years. My mom is my biggest supporter. She’s done everything she can to get me what I need and that’s allowed me to be where I am today.”
Wosinski quickly became one of the top prospects in the USPBL. The 6-foot-8 inch right-handed pitcher topped out at 95 mph this year on his fastball. In his first start of the 2023 USPBL season,
Wosinski tossed 4.0 scoreless innings and struck out seven of the 15 batters he faced.
“We couldn’t be more excited for Jake and this next chapter of his career,” said Director of Baseball Operations, Shane McCatty, in the same press release. “To deliver the news to a player that a Major League Baseball organization has just signed them is one of the most rewarding experiences there is. We are very proud to send a quality young man like Jake to a great organization like the Minnesota Twins. It is a testament to Jake and the hard work he has done to put himself in the position to be ready when the opportunity presents itself. For us here at the USPBL, we wish Jake all the best!”
At Oakland, Wosinski started a team-high 13 games, going 2-5 with a 5.86 ERA and 1.78 WHIP in 58.1 innings. His 45 strikeouts were second-most on the team.
Wosinski will fly out to Fort Myers, Fla. soon.
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