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2021 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 46: Jacob Lindgren

Left-Handed Relief Pitcher
5´11´´
210 pounds
Age: 28
SSS rank among all left-handed relief pitchers in the system: 4
2020 SSHP Top Prospect Ranking: 42
2019 SSS Top Prospect Ranking: 55

Jacob Lindgren, a starter during his sophomore season with Mississippi State, was converted to the bullpen during his junior season in 2014 with spectacular results. In 26 appearances for the Bulldogs that year covering 55 innings, Lindgren compiled an incredible 0.81 ERA and 0.87 WHIP by surrendering just 23 hits (.124 OBA) and 25 walks (10.7%) while fanning 100 (44.6%).

With those kinds of results, it was no surprise that he was selected the second round by the New York Yankees in the 2014 draft.