Jake Lemoine

Jacob Alan Lemoine (born November 28, 1993) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics in 2022.

High school and college Lemoine attended Bridge City High School in Bridge City, Texas. He was drafted in the 21st round, 666th overall, of the 2012 MLB draft by the Texas Rangers but did not sign. He played for the 2014 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, going 2–2 with a 2.45 ERA in innings for them. Lemoine did not appear in a professional game in 2015 and 2016, after dealing with right shoulder problems that led to rotator cuff surgery. He made his professional debut in 2017 with the Hickory Crawdads of the Single–A South Atlantic League, going 3–4 with a 2.96 ERA in 70 innings. Lemoine did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lemoine spent the 2021 season with the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A West, going 7–4 with a 2.86 ERA and 43 strikeouts over innings. He became a free agent following the 2021 season.

Oakland Athletics On January 8, 2022, Lemoine signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. On April 7, the Athletics selected Lemoine's contract, adding him to their opening day roster. He made 9 appearances for Oakland, working to a 7.71 ERA with 13 strikeouts in innings pitched. Lemoine was designated for assignment on July 12. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators on July 16. Lemoine spent the remainder of the year in Triple-A, posting a 2–1 record and 4.95 ERA with 26 strikeouts in innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.

Lancaster Barnstormers On April 12, 2023, Lemoine signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 6 starts for Lancaster, he posted a 1–3 record and 5.57 ERA with 19 strikeouts in innings pitched. With Lancaster, Lemoine won the Atlantic League championship.

Lemoine retired from professional baseball following the 2023 season.