Jake Mielock

JAKE MIELOCK, RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER
Born: January 9, 1995
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 220
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 40th Round, 1194th Overall, 2018
How Acquired: Draft
College: Colorado Mesa University
Agent: N/A

WTM’S PLAYER PROFILE

Mielock was teammates with 2017 ninth round pick Bligh Madris, so the Pirates likely got a good look at him at the same time.  Prior to that, Mielock played for a Division II college in Tampa.  In 2017, he made four starts and ten relief appearances, posting a 2.35 ERA in 38.1 innings, with 38 strikeouts and a .175 BAA.  In 2018, his ERA jumped to 7.04 in 30.2 innings, with 33 strikeouts and a .301 BAA.  He throws only 87-89 mph, with a change that he relies upon heavily, and a curve.  Mielock signed two weeks after the draft.

2018
R:  1-0-1, 12.19 ERA, 2.61 WHIP, 10.1 IP, 10.5 BB/9, 7.8 K/9

The Pirates sent Mielock to the GCL, one of a number of college players they assigned to the lowest domestic affiliate.  Despite pitching to much younger players, he had a very rough time, getting hit hard and struggling to throw strikes.

Mielock evidently will be a project.

CONTRACT INFORMATION
2019: Minor league contract
PLAYER INFORMATION
Signing Bonus: $2,000
MiLB Debut: 2018
MLB Debut:
MiLB FA Eligible: 2024
MLB FA Eligible:
Rule 5 Eligible:
Added to 40-Man:
Options Remaining: 3
MLB Service Time: 0.000
TRANSACTIONS
June 6, 2018: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 40th round, 1194th overall pick; signed on June 19.