A’s: Gage Jump, LHP (No. 13) Tip of the cap for what first-rounder Nick Kurtz is already doing in the big leagues, but we want to keep shining a light on the year Jump, taken in the Competitive Balance Round B, is having. The A’s went over slot to sign the LSU Draft-eligible sophomore and it’s looking like money well spent as the lefty has already made his way from High-A to Double-A and keeps dominating, leading all Minor Leaguers with 50 or more innings with his 2.38 xFIP.
He’s also high on that leaderboard in ERA (1.61), BAA (.181), WHIP (0.82), K/9 (11.89) and K/BB (7.40).