Georgia Southern University Athletics

Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week (3/25/2025)

SENIOR (2025): Finished his senior season with a 5.16 ERA across 61 innings on the mound ... Had the most appearances for the Eagles with 18 and the most strikeouts with 62 ... Had a 7-2 record, tied for the most wins on the team, and made two starts in 2025 ... Did not allow a run in back-to-back 4.2 inning appearances against both Appalachian State and Georgia State in March with ten combined strikeouts ... Had a career-high nine strikeouts in 5.1 innings against Texas State on 5/9 ... Struck out eight in 5.2 innings against Arkansas State on 5/20 in the Sun Belt Tournament.

JUNIOR (2024): One of the top relievers for the Eagles this season, posting a 4.79 ERA in 2024 … Earned a 3-3 record with four saves … Appeared 20 times and made two starts on the mound this season … In 47 innings, he only allowed 25 earned runs, striking out 41 while only allowing 22 walks … Opposing batters only hit at a .240 clip against him … Against ULM on 5/4, had to come in during the first inning and navigated 6.2 innings of one-run ball, setting the Eagles up to take the series against the Warhawks.

SANTA FE COLLEGE (2022-23): Started all 13 games he made an appearance in, compiling a 5-2 record in 57.2 innings of work ... Had back-to-back complete games against South Georgia State and St. Petersburg on Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 ... Tallied 54 strikeouts during the season.

NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE (2021-22): Made 11 appearances with one start during his time at NWFSC ... Tallied a 3-2 record with 32 innings pitched, including one save ... Sat down 36 opposing batters and held opponents to a .217 batting average.

PREP: Four-year letterwinner at North Marion High School under head coach Dale Hall ... Senior season was cut short due to COVID-19 ... Graduated in 2020 ... Played club baseball with the Orlando Scorpions under head coach Johnny Goodrich.

PERSONAL: Born Jacob Phillips on May 29, 2002, in Ocala, Fla. ... Son of Dana and Dwayne Phillips ... Has one sister, Kaley.

MAJOR: Sport Management