Jake was a standout shortstop at Ellet High from 2014-2017. He was selected as first team All-Conference in 2016-2017 and conference Player of the Year and team MVP in 2017. Jake was All-
District selection in 2017.

Jake attended Shawnee State U where he starred for the Bears. In 2021 he blasted a school single season record of 20 homers in just 46 games while batting .365. He followed in 2022 with 17  homers and batted .381. In his 3 year career he had 147 hits, 105 runs, 29 doubles, 4 triples, 38 home runs, 124 RBI and batting average of .366.

His collegiate awards include 2 time All-Mid South Conference, 2 time player of the week, MSC Champions of Character Team. In 2022, Jake played in the Pioneer league with Billings Mustangs. That year Jake batted .327 with 9 homers and 39 RBI. Jake’s professional career batting average is over .300 and is currently playing the 2024 season with Billings Mustangs.