At 2 years old Jake started going to softball games in 1977. Between his father, Jack, who is a member of the Hall of Fame, and his mother, Sandy’s games, and fell in love with 16 inch softball. Jake started playing when his dad reunited with some old teammates to put the Scrappers back together. After getting beat-up in the Mt. Prospect Classic league for a couple years, it was time to join a “major” team. Jake played outstanding outfield over 20 years of major softball with teams such as Sage, Bucks, Miller, 45’s, Punch, Maxim, and Flashback.. Jake was a 4x National Champion, 4x National Runner-up, 6x 1st team All-American, 4x 2nd Team All- American, 4x Forest Park Tournament Champion including 3 in a row with Flashback in 2010, 2011, and 2012. In 2011, he was the MVP, Batting Champion, and 1st Team All-American when Flashback won the first ever SSA National Championship. Known for is big heart and steady presence; he has built a blended family rooted in love, patience, and humor.
