Jason Hursh

Jason Hursh
Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
Born: October 2, 1991
Carrollton, Texas
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Jason Brewster Hursh (born October 2, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He plays in Minor League Baseball as a member of the Atlanta Braves' organization.

Career

Hursh attended Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas. After graduating, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Hursh in the sixth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. Hursh decided not to sign, instead enrolling at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, to play college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball team.[1] He underwent Tommy John surgery in his sophomore year. As a junior, Hursh pitched to a 6-5 win–loss record with a 2.79 earned run average (ERA) in 16 games started. He was named to the All-Big 12 Conference second team.[2]

The Atlanta Braves selected Hursh with the 31st overall selection in the 2013 MLB Draft.[2] Hursh signed with the Braves, receiving a $1.7 million signing bonus, and was assigned to the Rome Braves of the Class A South Atlantic League.[3] With Rome, Hursh had a 0.67 ERA.[4] Hursh began the 2014 season with the Mississippi Braves of the Class AA Southern League.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Former TCA-Addison, Oklahoma State pitcher Jason Hursh selected by Atlanta Braves with 31st pick | Dallas Morning News". Highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com. June 7, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Braves stock up on pitching with college arm Hursh | braves.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Braves sign top pick, hard-throwing Hursh headed to Rome". www.ajc.com. June 19, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
  4. ↑ http://msn.foxsports.com/south/story/braves-pitching-prospect-hursh-impressing-in-camp-022314
  5. ↑ Curtright, Guy (April 15, 2014). "Southern notes: Hursh hitting his spots: Braves' right-hander undaunted by jump to Double-A Mississippi". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 17, 2014.

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