2026 Baseball Roster
Florence, Jack
Jersey Number 52
Jack Florence
- Height:
- 6-5
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Valleyford, WA
- High School:
- Freeman
- Position:
- RHP/C
Bio
High School (Freeman): Lettered all four years…Graduated from Freeman High School in Rockford, Wash…Played for Bryce Williamson…2025 Washington High School Player of the Year…2025 first team all-league pitcher…2025 team offensive and pitching MVP…Placed second at state in 2025…2025 league champions…2024 first team all-league catcher…2024 team offensive MVP…2024 district champions…2023 second team all-league catcher…2023 team defensive MVP…4x first team academic all-league…Played for River City Baseball Club (2022-24)…Ran cross country…Served as team captain…Three-year letterwinner…Finished fifth at State…Also played basketball…Team captain for two years…Three year letterwinner…2023 and 2025 league and district champions…Finished second at the 2025 State Championships…Graduated as valedictorian…ASB Vice President for two years…National Honor Society vice president…Co-founder of the Big Buddy Club.
Personal: Member of cadet squadron 29…Son of Branden and Jennifer Florence…Has three brothers, Cooper, Wyatt, and Max…Intended major is chemical engineering…Great grandfather, Roger Grenz, and uncle, John, served in the Air Force…Great grandfather, Wayne Austin, and aunt, Elizabeth, served in the Navy…Grandfather, David Madsen, served in the Marine Corps…Began playing baseball at age five…Credits his dad as being his role model and having the biggest impact on his athletic career, “He has supported me at every level and set the bar high!”…His pregame ritual includes praying…Hobbies include fishing, water sports, serving those with special needs, and playing pranks…He has played competitive chess since second grade…Greatest individual sports memories are hitting a game-tying homer in Cooperstown when he was 12 and throwing a no-hitter during his senior night…His favorite quote is “Prove Them Wrong”…Favorite MLB team is the New York Yankees…Favorite player is Aaron Judge…He chose to attend the Academy because, “I have always wanted to serve my country. I believe I was called to stand up for those who can’t do it themselves, like my younger brother Wyatt. The Academy was the perfect fit for academics, leadership, opportunities, and my career.”
Personal: Member of cadet squadron 29…Son of Branden and Jennifer Florence…Has three brothers, Cooper, Wyatt, and Max…Intended major is chemical engineering…Great grandfather, Roger Grenz, and uncle, John, served in the Air Force…Great grandfather, Wayne Austin, and aunt, Elizabeth, served in the Navy…Grandfather, David Madsen, served in the Marine Corps…Began playing baseball at age five…Credits his dad as being his role model and having the biggest impact on his athletic career, “He has supported me at every level and set the bar high!”…His pregame ritual includes praying…Hobbies include fishing, water sports, serving those with special needs, and playing pranks…He has played competitive chess since second grade…Greatest individual sports memories are hitting a game-tying homer in Cooperstown when he was 12 and throwing a no-hitter during his senior night…His favorite quote is “Prove Them Wrong”…Favorite MLB team is the New York Yankees…Favorite player is Aaron Judge…He chose to attend the Academy because, “I have always wanted to serve my country. I believe I was called to stand up for those who can’t do it themselves, like my younger brother Wyatt. The Academy was the perfect fit for academics, leadership, opportunities, and my career.”
Falcons win on senior day over New Mexico
Sunday, May 11
Lobos top Falcons to even series
Saturday, May 10
Falcons big 8th inning leads to win over Lobos
Friday, May 09
Falcons fall in series finale to Nevada
Sunday, April 27
