University of Sioux Falls Athletics

Career
A veteran right-handed pitcher entering his senior season, Jake Ammann has made 31 appearances with 30 starts across three collegiate seasons, compiling an 11-9 record with a 5.32 ERA across 157.1 innings pitched. He has totaled 143 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .264 batting average, adding four complete games and two shutouts to his career résumé. Ammann earned Chick-fil-A Athlete of the Month honors during his standout 2026 campaign after emerging as one of the Cougars’ top arms.

2026 (Senior)
Ammann put together a breakout senior campaign, starting all six appearances on the mound for the Cougars. He posted a 3-2 record with a dominant 1.46 ERA across 37.0 innings, striking out 41 batters while limiting opponents to a .190 batting average. He recorded two complete games, including one shutout, and delivered a career-high 13 strikeouts against the University of Mary. Ammann tossed at least seven innings in five of his six starts and helped himself defensively with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage, totaling 10 chances with seven assists and three putouts.

2025 (Junior)
Started in 13 of 14 appearances for the Cougars, posting a 6-4 record with a 7.91 ERA across 66.0 innings pitched. Struck out 74 batters while recording two complete games and one shutout.

2024 (Sophomore)
Started all 11 appearances on the mound. Posted a 2-3 record with a 4.80 ERA across 54.1 innings pitched while striking out 28 batters.

2023 (Freshman)
Played at Dakota County Technical College before transferring to Sioux Falls.