| Jordan Jankowski | |
|---|---|
_(Cropped).jpg) Jankowski pitching for theHouston Astros in 2015 Spring Training | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1989-05-17)May 17, 1989 (age 36) McMurray, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 24, 2017, for the Houston Astros | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 2, 2017, for the Houston Astros | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 12.46 |
| Strikeouts | 5 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Jordan Jacob Jankowski (born May 17, 1989) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theHouston Astros.
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Jankowski was drafted twice by theHouston Astros, in the 34th round of the2008 MLB Draft fromPeters Township High School and again in the 34th round of the2012 MLB Draft out ofCatawba College. He signed on June 12, 2012. Jankowski began his professional career with the rookie leagueGreeneville Astros in 2012 and then played in Single-A with theQuad Cities River Bandits andLancaster JetHawks in 2013. He spent all of 2014 with theCorpus Christi Hooks of theTexas League and spent 2015 and 2016 with theFresno Grizzlies of the Triple-APacific Coast League.[1]
After beginning the 2017 season back in Fresno, Jankowski was called up to the majors for the first time on May 22, 2017.[2] He made his MLB debut for the Astros on May 24 against theDetroit Tigers, allowing two runs in one inning of work. In his second appearance, on May 29 against theMinnesota Twins, Jankowski allowed four runs in 21⁄3 innings but was credited with his first win. On August 2, he made a third appearance, pitching a scoreless inning against theTampa Bay Rays.[3]
On August 20, 2017, Jankowski was claimed off waivers by theLos Angeles Dodgers.[4] He was designated for assignment on September 2 after just a few games with the Triple-AOklahoma City Dodgers.[5] Jankowski was released by the Dodgers prior to the 2018 season.[6]
On April 9, 2018, Jankowski signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Angels.[7] He was released on May 25.
In 2020, Jankowski signed with the Steel City Slammin' Sammies of the Washington League. In 3 games for the team, he struggled to an 0-1 record and 6.75 ERA with 4 strikeouts, 6 walks, and asaves.