Jake Fitzgibbons records first professional hold

Former Tennessee pitcher Jake Fitzgibbons records first professional hold.

Former Tennessee pitcher Jake Fitzgibbons made his professional debut with ACL D-backs Red on Tuesday.

ACL D-backs Red compete in the Arizona Complex League.

Fitzgibbons pitched 0.2 innings, recording two strikeouts, while allowing one walk and one hit in ACL D-backs Red’s, 6-1, win versus ACL Brewers. Fitzgibbons recorded a hold in the contest.

A hold is earned when a pitcher enters a contest with a lead of three runs or less and maintains the lead, while recording at least one out. A hold can also be earned when a pitcher enters a contest with the tying run on-deck, at the plate or on the bases, and records one out.

Fitzgibbons was selected by Arizona in the 14th round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 415 overall).

Fitzgibbons (3-0) played at Tennessee from 2021-23, appearing in 30 games, including four starts, while recording 36 strikeouts and a 5.20 ERA.

He received a medical redshirt in 2022.

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