Jared James

Photo by: John Fajardo

Long Beach State - Spring Athletics [Action Shot]

Position:
OF
Height:
6-1
Weight:
185
Class:
Junior
Major:
Sociology
Hometown:
Sacramento, Calif.
Prev School:
Sacramento City College

2015 (Junior): Appeared in 29 games, starting 13 ... Posted nine hits in 52 at-bats ... Scored nine runs ... Posted two doubles, one triple, and one RBI ... Walked seven times and had five sac hits.

Prior To LBSU: A two-time All-Big 8 selection for Sacramento City College ... was also a preseason All-American and selected to All-Northern California team as a sophomore ... hit .351 as a sophomore with three homers, five triples and 10 doubles ... drove in 22 runs as a sophomore and 16 as a freshman while hitting .341 ... led his team to the CCCAA postseason as a sophomore.

High School: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 30th round of the 2014 MLB Draft ... Helped McClatchy High School to a Metro League title in 2011 and 2012 ... named the Metro League MVP and selected to the All-City team as a senior ... hit .424 with seven homers and 48 RBI in his senior season.

Personal: Son of Dion and Doris ... his father, Dion, played for the Brewers, Braves, Indians and Yankees in his MLB career ... his brother, Justin, also played two years in the Yankees farm system ... enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping and swimming ... majoring in Sociology.