Jack Ketchum

Photo by: Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics

Position:
RHP
B-T:
R-R
Height:
6-3
Weight:
210
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
West Point, Miss.
High School:
Heritage Academy

NIL Opportunities

Career Accolades

SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll (2024-25)

2025

Saw action in four relief outings during his freshman campaign
Worked a 27.00 ERA (5 ER/1.2 IP) with three strikeouts
Picked up one out in Alabama's 4-3, walkoff win over North Alabama on March 25
Made his collegiate debut against Alabama State on Feb. 19

Prep Highlights

Attended Heritage Academy in Columbus, Miss.
The top right-handed pitcher and fourth-ranked recruit overall in Mississippi by Perfect Game USA
Also tabbed a top-100 righty nationally across the entire class by PG
Prep Baseball Report's No. 7 right-hander and the No. 16 recruit at any position in the state
A two-way player who excelled both on the mound and at the plate
Owned a 13-6 record with one save and a 3.43 ERA (68 ER/138.2 IP) across his four seasons of high school ball
Batted .418 (118-282) with 87 RBI and 61 runs scored in 106 career games at Heritage Academy
Selected as MAIS District I Player of the Year following his senior season
Managed a .470 average (31-66) with six extra-base hits and 17 RBI in his final season at Heritage Academy
Produced a 2.58 ERA (15 ER/40.2 IP) on the mound with 72 strikeouts as a senior
Named to the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Class 5A All-State Baseball Team in 2023
Went 4-1 with a 1.34 ERA (7 ER/36.2 IP) and 59 strikeouts in 2023
Also batted .490 with 11 doubles, seven home runs, 41 RBI and 27 runs in 29 games of action as a junior
Owned a 3-2 record with 59 strikeouts across 37.0 innings of work as a sophomore
Added a .359 (33-113) average at the plate in 2022, contributing 26 RBI and 18 runs to go with 18 walks
A three-sport athlete who also competes in football and basketball for the Patriots
Earned all-district accolades on both the gridiron and hardwood
Helped Heritage to district championships in football in both 2021 and 2022
Also led his basketball team to a district championship in 2022-23