Jacob Steven Petricka (born June 5, 1988) is an American

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who is currently a free agent. He has played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and Los Angeles Angels.

Career

Chicago White Sox

Petricka played college baseball at Iowa Western Community College from 2006 to 2008 and Indiana State University before he was drafted by the

in the 2nd round of the

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. He started his career in 2010 with the Rookie Level

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and Class A Kannapolis Intimidators. He finished the 2010 season with a combined record of 2–5 in 17 games (8 starts), innings, 3.05 ERA, 38 hits, 15 walks and 48 strikeouts. In 2011, Petricka split time between Bristol, Kannapolis and Class A-Advanced Winston-Salem Dash. He finished the 2011 season with a combined record of 7–8 in 23 games (22 starts), innings, 3.65 ERA, 114 hits, 39 walks and 99 strikeouts. Petricka suffered a back injury that forced him to miss time during the 2011 and struggle in 2012. In 2012, he started the season with Winston-Salem but was later promoted to Double-A

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. He finished the 2012 season with a combined record of 8–8 in 29 games (29 starts), innings, 5.39 ERA, 156 hits, 81 walks and 111 strikeouts. Before the start of the 2013 season, he was ranked the White Sox #20 prospect. Petricka is no longer a starter, having been moved to the bullpen for the 2013 season. He started the season at Birmingham pitching 21 games (1 start) with a record of 3–0. In innings of work at Birmingham, Petricka had a 2.06 ERA, 36 hits, 18 walks and 41 strikeouts. He was then promoted to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. The White Sox promoted Petricka on August 17, 2013. On August 22, he made his Major League debut against the

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. He pitched two-thirds of an inning and earned his first career Major League victory during the 4–3 Sox win in 12 innings. He finished the 2013 season with a 3.26 ERA in 16 games. From 2014 to 2015, Petricka was a major asset for the White Sox' bullpen, posting an ERA of 2.96 and 3.62 respectively in each year. He also recorded 14 saves in 2014. On July 6, 2016, he was moved to the 60-day disabled list.

Toronto Blue Jays

On February 8, 2018, Petricka signed a minor league contract with the

that included an invitation to spring training. He was added to the 40-man roster and activated on May 4. He was optioned to the Triple-A

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the next day, and recalled again on May 8 when

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was placed on administrative leave. Petricka split time between the Blue Jays bullpen and the Bisons, logging innings for the Blue Jays in 41 appearances. On November 2, 2018, he cleared waivers and entered free agency.

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 12, 2019, Petricka signed with the

. He was designated for assignment on April 27, 2019, and outrighted on May 1.

Texas Rangers

Petricka was traded to the Texas Rangers for cash considerations or a player to be named later on June 14, 2019, and was assigned to the Triple-A

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. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.

Second stint with the Blue Jays

On February 7, 2020, Petricka signed a minor league contract with the

. He was released on September 9, 2020.

High Point Rockers

On March 16, 2021, Petricka signed with the High Point Rockers of the

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. He recorded one scoreless inning in his only appearance for High Point.

Los Angeles Angels

On June 1, 2021, Petricka's contract was purchased by the Los Angeles Angels organization. He was then assigned to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees. After appearing in 19 games for Salt Lake, posting a 3.69 ERA with 32 strikeouts, Petricka's contract was selected by the Angels on August 25. Petricka was designated for assignment by the Angels on September 16 and released by the team on September 21.

Minnesota Twins

On March 31, 2022, Petricka signed a minor league contract with the

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. He was released on July 29, 2022.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Petricka, Jake 1988 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baseball players from Minnesota Birmingham Barons players Bristol White Sox players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Charlotte Knights players Chicago White Sox players High Point Rockers players Indiana State Sycamores baseball players Iowa Western Reivers baseball players Kannapolis Intimidators players Los Angeles Angels players Major League Baseball pitchers Mesa Solar Sox players Milwaukee Brewers players Nashville Sounds players People from Northfield, Minnesota Salt Lake Bees players San Antonio Missions players Toronto Blue Jays players Winston-Salem Dash players Mankato MoonDogs players