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Jake McCoy

  • B/T L/L
  • Hometown Fort Mill, S.C.
  • High school Catawba Ridge HS
  • B/T L/L
  • Hometown Fort Mill, S.C.
  • High school Catawba Ridge HS

Jake McCoy Bio

FRESHMAN (2024)

  • Made 12 appearances with one start during his freshman season with the Gamecocks
  • Was 1-0 with 20 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched
  • Earned the win over East Tennessee State (May 1), striking out a pair in two innings
  • Had three strikeouts in 1.1 innings in the SEC Tournament vs. LSU (May 23)
  • Pitched 2.2 scoreless innings with three strikeouts against Georgia (May 10)
  • Had a strikeout in a scoreless frame vs. Florida (April 14)
  • In 1.1 innings, struck out two and did not allow a hit vs. Arkansas (April 19)
  • Pitched a scoreless inning against Kentucky (April 27)

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Attended Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill, S.C., where he was a two-time all-region selection and a 4A All-State honoree in 2023 by both the SCBCA and Diamond Prospects
  • Had an 8-2 record with a 1.64 ERA and a .141 opponent’s batting average as a senior
  • Helped the Copperheads to a state championship in 2023
  • Struck out 105 batters in 55.1 innings as a senior
  • Was the No. 4 overall prospect and No. 1 left-handed pitcher in the state of South Carolina in the class of 2023 by Diamond Prospects
  • Was the No. 11 ranked player and No. 2 ranked left-handed pitcher in South Carolina in the class of 2023 by Perfect Game
  • Perfect Game Preseason All-Atlantic Region honorable mention (2023)
  • Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-Atlantic Region honorable mention (2022)
  • Played summer baseball for Canes National/New York Mets scout team

PERSONAL

  • Born on Feb. 10, 2005
  • Son of Jon and Karena McCoy
  • Major is sport and entertainment management