Is Jack Bauer of Mississippi State baseball named for Kiefer Sutherland '24' character?
Mississippi State baseball has a hard-throwing freshman pitcher who’s named after a TV show character.
Jack Bauer, a left-hander for the Bulldogs, is a key pitcher in the bullpen who is capable of throwing 103 mph. He’s also named after Jack Bauer from the TV show “24.”
No. 14 Mississippi State (43-17) is facing No. 3 Georgia (49-12) in the NCAA Tournament Athens Super Regional, where Bauer is expected to pitch at some point as a reliever. The winner of the three-game series will advance to the College World Series.
Here’s what to know about Bauer.
Jack Bauer fastball velocity
Bauer is capable of throwing 103 mph but has intentionally not thrown as hard at Mississippi State. His fastball is typically between 97-99 mph.
Jack Bauer name, jersey number 24 picked after TV show
Bauer is named after the main character of the TV show “24,” played by actor Kiefer Sutherland. It’s also why he chose jersey No. 24.
Bauer said in the preseason that he has not watched the show, however.
Jack Bauer stats
Bauer has a 4-0 record with a 6.48 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 25 innings.
Jack Bauer MLB draft ranking
Bauer was ranked as the No. 44 prospect in the 2025 MLB Draft but was not picked and opted for college instead. He is not eligible to get drafted again until 2028.
Jack Bauer hometown
Bauer is from Frankfort, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He went to Lincoln Way East High School.
Mississippi State vs Georgia super regional schedule
- Game 1: Saturday, June 6 (10 a.m. CT, ESPN)
- Game 2: Sunday, June 7 (11 a.m. CT, ESPN)
- Game 3: Monday, June 8 (TBD), if necessary
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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