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