Jack Anker
Position: RHP
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 200 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 04/08/2004
College: Fresno State University (CA)
How Acquired: Drafted 6th Round, 173rd Overall, 2025
Bonus:
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2028
Minor League Free Agency: 2031
Options Left: 3
Overview
Anker was a reliever as a freshman at Fresno State, but by his junior year was the Friday starter. He’s not overpowering, with a fastball that sits at 91-92 mph and reaches 94-95. He relies heavily on a change, and also throws a slider, curve and cutter. Anker seldom walks anybody, but he’s gotten hit hard, with opponents batting .293 against him in 2025. He didn’t strike out a lot of hitters in his first two years, but fanned 10.2 per nine innings as a junior. The Pirates likely are hoping he can increase his velocity some. Baseball America ranked Anker 492nd among draft prospects, MLB Pipeline 198th. FanGraphs had him unranked. The slot amount is $380.5K.
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July 14, 2025: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in round 6, 173rd overall pick.