Jason Shockley

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Congratulations to RHP Jason Shockley on his first professional strikeout last night!

The converted catcher and former Richmond Spider just signed with the Orioles a couple of weeks ago.

[Tread Athletics @TreadHQ]

Jason Shockley spent most of his college career behind the dish. 

Yet, in less than two years on the mound and six months of Tread programming, he signed an affiliate contract with the @Orioles ✍️

Here is the full timeline and program structure that helped Jason Shockley PR at 96.5 MPH and sign his first professional contract as a pitcher.

Coach: @florenceperform

[Tread Athletics @TreadHQ]

Jason Shockley (@JasonShockley10) spent most of his college career behind the plate as a catcher.

But in less than two years on the mound, and six months of Tread programming, he signed an affiliate contract with the Baltimore Orioles as a pitcher. 🤯

Here's how it happened ⬇️

Coach: @florenceperform

[Nate Florence @florenceperform]

Jason Shockley spent most of his college career behind the plate as a catcher.

But in less than two years on the mound, and six months of Tread programming, he signed an affiliate contract with the Baltimore @Orioles as a pitcher.

Here's how it happened. 🧵

[Tread Athletics @TreadHQ]

@Orioles @florenceperform Check out one of his recent Live ABs at Tread HQ. 🎥

[Tread Athletics @TreadHQ]

From a full-time Division I catcher to a professional pitcher. 🤯 ⁠
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Congrats to Jason Shockley on signing with the @Orioles after going all in on his transition to the mound with Tread. ⁠
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Coach: @florenceperform

[Richmond Baseball @SpiderBaseball]

Way to got Jason!

Congratulations @JasonShockley10 on signing with the Baltimore Orioles organization!

#OneRichmond @SpiderAthletics @SpiderChampions @atlantic10

[MLB Draft League @mlbdraftleague]

Jason Shockley ➡️ #Birdland

The @Orioles are signing Jason Shockley (@SCSpikes '25) to a minor league contract!🟠

Shockley was a mainstay in the Spikes bullpen during both halves in 2025, striking out 37 over 30.2 innings.🦌

@JasonShockley10 | @SpiderBaseball

[Tread Athletics @TreadHQ]

@florenceperform Jason Shockley could already throw 87–88 mph from his knees as a catcher.

He logged 55 games as a Division I catcher between Rutgers and Richmond.
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[Tread Athletics @TreadHQ]

@florenceperform ⁠Key Drills for Shockley's patterning:⁠

✅ Rock Back⁠
✅ Med Ball Hinge⁠
✅ Pivot Picks

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[Tread Athletics @TreadHQ]

@florenceperform Shockley has been transitioning to the mound full-time since 2025.

@florenceperform has been focusing on posterior weight shift, back hip load, and hip/torso separation.⁠

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[Tread Athletics @TreadHQ]

If you’re a catcher moving to the mound, the arm usually isn’t the problem; the lower half is.🦵⁠
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Let's dive in with @florenceperform

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[Nate Florence @florenceperform]

🚨 Free Agent RHP Jason Shockley 🚨

22 years old
6’3 | 215lbs

Live ABs @TreadHQ

FB Avg: 95.3 | Top: 96.5
SL: 83-85
SW: 80-82
CH: 86-88

37 punch outs in 30 innings during first year of indy ball. Has made significant arsenal improvements this offseason!
@JasonShockley10

[Jason Shockley @JasonShockley10]

Free Agent Jason Shockley
22 years old

FB Avg: 95.3 | Top: 96.5
SL: 83-85
SW: 80-82
CH: 86-88

[Jason Shockley @JasonShockley10]

My data report from BPC pro day on 1/30/26
@JosephRGuzman
@The_BPCsj

[Baseball Performance Center @The_BPCsj]

Jason Shockley-

Converted C to now Pitcher. Ran it up to 96 and showed a diverse arsenal while filling up the zone. Intruiging new/young arm with a good delivery.

@JasonShockley10

[Jason Shockley @JasonShockley10]

@JosephRGuzman
@CoachJav21
@TreadHQ
@florenceperform

[Jason Shockley @JasonShockley10]

Bullpen PR 95.5

[Jason Shockley @JasonShockley10]

Free Agent RHP
Age: 22
Height: 6'3
Weight: 215
Shockley was a former catcher at Rutgers and Richmond before making the switch to pitching in his final collegiate year. This past summer he pitched in the MLB draft league and has already proven to be a prospect on the mound.