I'm extremely excited to announce that I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at the University of Mount Olive.
I want to start by thanking God for this opportunity, my parents and family for everything they have done for me throughout this journey.
I wouldn't be t their constant support, sacrifices, and belief in me.
I want to thank my coaches, Jeff Simpson, Dan Mitchell, Matt Wall and Carlos Varela. I also want to thank my teammates, friends, and everyone else who has helped me along the way.
A special thank you to Coach Watt and the entire Mount Olive coaching staff for believing in me and giving me this amazing opportunity. Go Trojans!

Jake Bucklin (C/1B, Wake Forest, NC) highlights from the 2026 Main Event at Target Field in Minneapolis in September.

#WeGotNow @NB_Baseball @JakeBucklin

.@JakeBucklin (@WFHSCougarBaseB, NC) hit an ELECTRIC homer for @SBANCEAST in the #PBFallInvite26.

🎙️ - @jackjmc07

@prepbaseball | @PrepBaseballNC | @PBTourney

The Bossman.

Labor Day Classic teams.

A great combo.

@_JeremyBooth @NB_Baseball

Grand slam second 💣 of the tournament.

Have a day Jake, 2nd 💣 of the day. 2 swings, 7 RBI’s.

#ProspectsTour2027

@ProspectsNat
@Chandlerbats
@liveluccini
@SBANCEAST
@JakeBucklin

Jake Bucklin | 2027 | C/CIF @SBANCEAST |#Uncommitted

Continues to mash baseballs this weekend. This one for a grand slam 💣 to CF.

#ProspectsTour2027

@Prospectsnat
@Chandlerbats
@liveluccini
@JakeBucklin

Thank you @_JeremyBooth for the invitation to the @ftrstarsseries main event in Minnesota. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to play at this event. @carlosvarela252 @SBATheShow @WFHSCoogs

That was a fun 3 days. 😎

The CEO joins @DTGotera to break down the Class of 2027 National Combine and share what he and staff will look for as they select the rosters for the MAIN EVENT at Target Field in September.

Thank you all who came out and competed.

#WeGotNow oth

Great first day @ftrstarsseries threw 3 runners out 2 at 2B and one at 3B. Had a walk and hard line out to RF. Looking forward to today’s games.

RBI double at NC BodyArmor State Games @WFHSCoogs @carlosvarela252 @SBATheShow @StateGamesNC

Had a good weekend at UVA tournament. I went 4-9 with 1 3B, 1 2B, 2 singles, 4 BB, and 2 HBP. @SBATheShow @WFHSCoogs @carlosvarela252

Jake Bucklin | 2027 | C/1B | @SBANCEAST | #Uncommitted

The ‘27 gets the foot down than crushes a ball off the CF wall for an RBI 2B.

#ProspectsTour2027

@ProspectsNat
@Chandlerbats
@liveluccini
@JakeBucklin

Good week and weekend.
7-14 ,8 BB, 11 RBI’s, 1 HR, 1 triple, 1 double
Tournament MVP

Had a good spring break tournament went 6-10 with a double and a walk.
@WFHSCoogs @carlosvarela252 @SBATheShow

2027 C @JakeBucklin

Good week at the plate, went 4-7 with 6 RBI’s, 1 HR and 1 triple. @carlosvarela252 @WFHSCoogs