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Mississippi State baseball has one of the top freshmen pitchers who gets extra buzz because of his name.
Jack Bauer, the hard-throwing left-hander, is in his first season with the Bulldogs.
He's yet to pitch in the NCAA Tournament Starkville Regional but could as soon as May 31 in the regional final. MSU, the No. 14 national seed, is one win away from advancing to its first super regional since 2021.
Here's what to know about Bauer.
Bauer is capable of throwing 103 mph but has intentionally not thrown as hard at Mississippi State. His fastball is typically between 97-99 mph.
Bauer is named after the main character of the TV show "24," played by actor Kiefer Sutherland. It's also why he chose jersey No. 24.
Bauer said in the preseason that he has not watched the show, however.
MORE: Why Jack Bauer isn't trying to throw 103 mph as Mississippi State baseball pitcher
Bauer has a 4-0 record with a 5.70 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 23⅔ innings.
Bauer was ranked as the No. 44 prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft but was not picked and opted for college instead. He is not eligible to get drafted again until 2028.
Bauer is from Frankfort, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He went to Lincoln Way East High School.
All games at Dudy Noble Field; double elimination format; game times in Central
Sunday, May 31
Monday, June 1
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jack Bauer, Mississippi State pitcher, is named for '24' character
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Jack Bauer, the hard-throwing left-hander, is in his first season with the Bulldogs.
He's yet to pitch in the NCAA Tournament Starkville Regional but could as soon as May 31 in the regional final. MSU, the No. 14 national seed, is one win away from advancing to its first super regional since 2021.
Here's what to know about Bauer.
Jack Bauer fastball velocity
Bauer is capable of throwing 103 mph but has intentionally not thrown as hard at Mississippi State. His fastball is typically between 97-99 mph.
Jack Bauer name, 24 picked after TV show
Bauer is named after the main character of the TV show "24," played by actor Kiefer Sutherland. It's also why he chose jersey No. 24.
Bauer said in the preseason that he has not watched the show, however.
MORE: Why Jack Bauer isn't trying to throw 103 mph as Mississippi State baseball pitcher
Jack Bauer stats
Bauer has a 4-0 record with a 5.70 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 23⅔ innings.
Jack Bauer MLB draft ranking
Bauer was ranked as the No. 44 prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft but was not picked and opted for college instead. He is not eligible to get drafted again until 2028.
Jack Bauer hometown
Bauer is from Frankfort, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He went to Lincoln Way East High School.
Starkville Regional schedule in 2026 NCAA baseball tournament
All games at Dudy Noble Field; double elimination format; game times in Central
Sunday, May 31
- Game 5: Louisiana vs. Cincinnati, 2 p.m., ESPN+
- Game 6: Mississippi State vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m., ESPN+
Monday, June 1
- Game 7 (if necessary): TBA
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jack Bauer, Mississippi State pitcher, is named for '24' character
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