Jake Westbrook
Jacob Cauthen Westbrook
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 200 lb.
- High School Madison County High School (Danielsville, GA)
- Debut June 17, 2000
- Final Game September 29, 2013
- Born September 29, 1977 in Athens, GA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Jake Westbrook was drafted in the first round of the 1996 amateur draft by the Colorado Rockies out of high school after finishing with a 17-4 record, 1.46 ERA, and 246 strikeouts in only 153 1/3 innings worked. Prior to his junior year of high school, Westbrook had pitched only 2/3 of an inning at the varsity level.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- AL All-Star (2004)
- AL Complete Games Leader (2004)
- AL Shutouts Leader (2006)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (2005 & 2006)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (2004-2006)
- Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011
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