Jack Anker Named FSL Pitcher of the Week
Second Marauders pitcher to reach accomplishment in 2026
Bradenton Marauders RHP Jack Anker has been named the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for May 5-10, as announced by Minor League Baseball.
Anker allowed just one hit and collected four strikeouts over a career-high 5.0 innings of work during his start on May 6 against the Dunedin Blue Jays. The appearance was Anker’s first start of the season after making his first four outings from the bullpen, while tying a career-high in strikeouts. With the win on Wednesday, Anker has picked up back-to-back wins and is 3-1 with a 4.95 ERA on the season.
The 22-year-old from Tulare, California, was taken by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 6th round of the 2025 MLB Draft. Anker spent three seasons with the Fresno State Bulldogs, going 17-10 with a 5.21 ERA over 48 outings. He is the second Marauders pitcher to win the award this year, after RHP Seth Hernandez was named Pitcher of the Week from April 21-26.
The right-hander leads the Marauders in wins, ranks third in innings pitched (20.0), and is fifth on the active roster in opposing batting average (.213). A lot of Anker’s success has come from his ability to get lefties out, sporting a .143 opposing batting average in those spots.
Anker and the Marauders return to LECOM Park on Tuesday, May 12, to begin a six-game series against the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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