Jake Eder is a left-handed pitcher from Boynton Beach, Florida, born October 9, 1998. He made his MLB debut on September 17, 2024 with the Chicago White Sox, and has since worked his way through organizations including the Angels and Dodgers as he looks to carve out a permanent bullpen role at the big-league level.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Jake Eder
- Position: Pitcher
- Bats / Throws: Left / Left
- Height / Weight: 6’4″ / 225 lbs
- Born: October 9, 1998 (age 28) — Boynton Beach, Florida 🇺🇸
- MLB Debut: September 17, 2024
- Winter ball: Gigantes del Cibao (LIDOM, 2026–27), No. 56
Background
Eder grew up in Boynton Beach, Florida and developed as a southpaw through the minor-league systems of several organizations. His MLB call-up came late in the 2024 season — a classic September audition — after he showed enough in the minors to earn a look at the highest level.
Professional Career
Eder’s big-league journey has moved quickly across three organizations in three years:
- 2024 — Chicago White Sox: Made his MLB debut and threw 2.0 innings, posting a 4.50 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. No decision recorded.
- 2025 — Los Angeles Angels: Got his most extended big-league look yet, logging 18.1 innings with a 4.91 ERA, 15 strikeouts, and a 1–1 record.
- 2026 — Los Angeles Dodgers: Showed clear improvement — 4.0 innings pitched, a 2.25 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP, one win, and one strikeout.
MLB Career Statistics
- 2024 · Chicago White Sox: 2.0 IP | 4.50 ERA | 1.50 WHIP | 1 K | 0–0
- 2025 · Los Angeles Angels: 18.1 IP | 4.91 ERA | 1.31 WHIP | 15 K | 0–1
- 2026 · Los Angeles Dodgers: 4.0 IP | 2.25 ERA | 1.00 WHIP | 1 K | 1–0
Winter Ball: Gigantes del Cibao (LIDOM 2026–27)
Eder headed to the Dominican Republic for the 2026–27 LIDOM season with the Gigantes del Cibao, and he made a strong impression right away. In his lone regular-season appearance, he threw 3.0 perfect innings — 0.00 ERA — and struck out five batters. Winter ball is a critical proving ground for pitchers looking to build momentum heading into spring training, and Eder is using the opportunity exactly as intended.
LIDOM 2026–27 Stats
- Gigantes del Cibao: 1 G | 3.0 IP | 0.00 ERA | 5 K | 0–0 | 0 SV
Something Worth Noting
Eder is a true left-left — he both bats and throws from the same side, which makes him a naturally appealing option in a market that always has room for quality left-handed relievers. His late-September debut in 2024 suggests he earned his call-up the hard way, by outperforming expectations in the minors until a roster spot opened up.
