University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics

Jake Nowlen was a right-handed pitcher at UAM from 1999 to 2002 and was a 4-year letterman. During his career with UAM, Nowlen received a Gulf South Conference Second Team nod in 2001. While records have since been broken, at the conclusion of his career, Nowlen ranked among the top pitchers in UAM history, including second in career pitching appearances (56), tied for second in career victories (20), second in career innings pitched (271.1), third in career strikeouts (190), and tied third in single-season victories (7).

Nowlen was drafted not once, but twice while attending UAM. In the 2001 MLB draft, Nowlen was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 33rd round. Following the 2002 season, Nowlen was once again drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 30th round.

National, Regional, and Conference Recognitions:

• 2001 All-GSC Second Team