Virginia Commonwealth University

2019/SENIOR

• Appeared in 17 games, making seven starts
• Won six games on the mound for the Rams this season
• Retired 49 batters in 50.2 innings pitched
• Finished the season with a 4.26 ERA

JUNIOR/2018

• Appeared in 15 games, including five starts, and posted a 1-1 record and 2.50 ERA in 39.2 innings
• Struck out 44 and walked 24
• Opposing hitters batted just .140 against him, best on the team
• Struck out a season-high five batters on three occasions
• Tossed four innings of one-hit ball, striking out four, against Richmond (May 6)

SOPHOMORE/2017

• Made one appearance and struck out one on March 16 against Marist

FRESHMAN/2016

• Made collegiate debut on 2/21 at Georgia Tech, pitching 1.0 inning, giving up one earned run on three hits, and striking out one.
• Pitched 3.1 innings against Marist (3/6), giving up three hits, one earned run, with a season-high six strikeouts.
• Recorded his first collegiate win after pitching a scoreless inning against Wagner (3/11).
• Tossed 2.0 innings, giving up one run and a walk agianst his second appearance against Wagner (3/13).
• Contributed two solid innings, only giving up a run while striking out four at William & Mary (4/13).

PRIOR TO VCU:

• Third-rated prospect for the 2015 class in the state of Maryland
• Finished 2015 high school season with a 7-2 record, amassing 100 strikeouts
• Was recognized as a Second Team All-Met by the Washington Post

PERSONAL:

• Son of Scott and Angela Alkire
• Has three siblings - Nicole, Natalie, and John

"His pitch ability is off the charts with a fastball between 88-90, a good breaking ball and a change-up that he can throw any time he wants. Jack is a great competitor, and we expect great things from him this year."