Jake Fraley

Jake Arnold Fraley, born on May 25, 1995, in Frederick, MD, began his baseball journey early, graduating from Caravel (Del.) Academy in 2013. He continued his amateur career at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he played three seasons (2014-2016) for the LSU Tigers baseball team. As a freshman in 2014, he recorded a .372 batting average and earned Freshman All-American honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. He also gained valuable experience playing collegiate summer baseball for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League after his freshman and sophomore years, refining his skills on a competitive stage.

Fraley’s professional career commenced when he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the CB-B round as the 77th overall pick in 2016. He debuted professionally with the Short-A Hudson Valley Renegades, where he showcased his speed with 33 stolen bases in 55 games during his first season. Despite facing injury setbacks early in his minor league career, including “turf toe” in 2018, he consistently performed, notably hitting .347 with High-A Charlotte in 66 games that year. His performance led to a trade to the Seattle Mariners in November 2018, marking a significant turning point in his career. He advanced through the Mariners’ minor league system, earning a Mid-Season and Post-Season Texas League All-Star selection in 2019 while playing for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers.

Jake Fraley made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut on August 21, 2019, with the Seattle Mariners. Over his MLB career, he has demonstrated versatility playing all three outfield positions. A notable achievement includes his .352 on-base percentage as a Mariners rookie in 2021, which tied for the fifth-highest in franchise history. He was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in March 2022 and later joined the Atlanta Braves in August 2025. Throughout his career, Fraley has been recognized for his contributions, including being named the Texas League Player of the Month and earning an MLB Play of the Week award for a game-saving defensive play. He has consistently contributed to his teams with his ability to get on base, hit for power, and utilize his speed.