• Full name Jacob Tanner Diekman
  • Born 01/21/1987 in Wymore, NE
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: L
  • School Cloud County CC
  • Debut 05/15/2012
  • Drafted in the 30th round (923rd overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007.
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    Jacob Diekman is a projectable 6-foot-4, 190-pound lefthander who flashed low-90s velocity and a decent slider this spring. He's still inconsistent with the quality of his stuff and his command, but he'll be picked in 2007, and he'll play at Nebraska next year if he doesn't sign.

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Career Transactions

  • Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Jake Diekman from the paternity list.
  • Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Jake Diekman on the paternity list.
  • Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent LHP Jake Diekman.
  • Chicago White Sox released LHP Jake Diekman.
  • Chicago White Sox designated LHP Jake Diekman for assignment.

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