Jake was born in Aliquippa, PA and currently resides there as well. He played baseball and basketball throughout high school at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and then continued his baseball career at Penn State Beaver for two years. After transferring to Penn State’s University Park campus, he joined the club baseball team and played for two seasons culminating in a 2024 NCBA Division I National Championship.

Jake is a 2024 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and a minor in Sport Studies. During his time at Penn State he was also a student manager for the varsity baseball team and was involved with on-field operations, scouting, and recruiting.

In his free time, he enjoys coaching travel baseball, being outdoors, and watching his two favorite sports teams, the New York Yankees and Penn State Football.

-Jake Gartley

Director of Division III Baseball Operations