Evangel University Freshman signs with the Joplin Jailbirds

Jayce Walker is stepping up to the home plate this summer

JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Joplin Jailbirds sign freshman, Jayce Walker, local infielder to play this summer. Walker is a Joplin native continuing to play through the summer with the Jailbirds.

Walker is a New Heights Christian Academy alum continuing his baseball career in Springfield. During his high school career, Walker stacked a .384 AVG, with 16 RBI while leading the Cougars to a state sectional appearance. Jayce will continue to compete and build his skills with the Jailbirds this summer. 

“Jayce is another great local player that we were excited to sign. We are excited to see Jayce help the Jailbirds this summer. “, stated Donovan Harns, Jailbirds General Manager. 

The Joplin Jailbirds will debut in Kirksville on May 29th, and their season home opener in Joplin on Tuesday, June 2nd. To order home opener tickets, visit https://www.simpletix.com/e/joplin-jailbirds-vs-st-joseph-mustangs-06-tickets-254126. For more information about the Joplin Jailbirds and the upcoming season, follow the team on social media or visit the team’s official website, joplinbaseball.com