Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball first baseman and left fielder |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/10/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Newport Beach, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Jake Bauers
Bauers helped the Milwaukee Brewers win Game 1 of the 2026 NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was part of a Brewers lineup that had already advanced past the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series.
Bauers was named a finalist for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award, which honours the most outstanding regular-season offensive performer in each league. He finished the regular season with a .266 batting average, 26 home runs, 86 RBI and a .874 OPS, as the Brewers won a franchise-record 103 games and the National League Central.
The Brewers avoided arbitration with Bauers by agreeing to a one-year, $2.7 million contract for the 2026 season. The deal kept him in Milwaukee after a season in which he became one of the team's most productive hitters.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jakob Christopher Bauers is an American professional baseball first baseman and left fielder who plays in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers. He has been a key contributor to the Brewers' 2026 season, and he was named a finalist for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
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| Weight | 216 lb |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Left |
| Jersey Number | 9 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Marina High School, Huntington Beach, California |
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Career
| Amateur Draft | Selected by the San Diego Padres in the 7th round of the 2013 MLB Draft (208th overall) |
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| Trade to Tampa Bay Rays | December 17, 2014, as one of five players in a trade with the San Diego Padres |
| MLB Debut | 07/06/2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays |
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| Notable Moment | Hit a walk-off home run for the Rays on June 24, 2018 against the New York Yankees |
| 2026 Season | Hit .266 with 26 home runs and 86 RBI for the Brewers |
| Awards & Honours | Finalist for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award (National League) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was one of five players the Padres sent to the Tampa Bay Rays in a December 2014 trade that brought Wil Myers to San Diego. | |
| 2. Was traded from the Rays to the Cleveland Indians in December 2018 in exchange for Yandy Diaz and Cole Sulser. | |
| 3. Was re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers as a free agent in January 2025. | |
| 4. Nickname listed by MLB is JB. | |
| 5. Agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Brewers in November 2025 to avoid arbitration for the 2026 season. |
