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Jakob Dunn Gelof[1] (born February 25, 2002) is an American baseball third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He played college baseball for the Virginia Cavaliers and is the University of Virginia’s all-time career home run leader, and holds its single-season home run and RBI records. The Dodgers selected him with the 60th pick of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.

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Early life

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Gelof was born and grew up in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where he attended Hebrew school in the Seaside Jewish Community.[2][3] His parents are Adam and Kelly Gelof, both of whom are attorneys, and he is Jewish. His grandmother was the president of Congregation Beth Sholom in Dover.[4][5][6][7] His older brother Zack Gelof was a member of the UVA baseball team from 2019–21. Zack Gelof was also a second round pick of the Oakland Athletics in 2021, made his MLB debut for Oakland in 2023, and played for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[3] (He did not play in the 2023 WBC. Footnote #3 says nothing about the WBC.)

High school

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Gelof initially attended Cape Henlopen High School in Delaware, from 2016-18.[3] He played two years of baseball at the school. He also played two years of soccer at the school, earning All-Conference honors his sophomore year as a goalkeeper after eight shutouts.[3] He was an Academic All-Conference selection in both baseball and soccer as both a freshman and sophomore.[3] He was Perfect Game's top ranked overall baseball player and No. 1 shortstop in Delaware’s 2020 class.[3]

He transferred to IMG Academy ('20) in Bradenton, Florida, after his sophomore season, for his final two years of high school.[8][9] In early 2019, Gelof threw a 91 mph fastball (and threw 92 mph from the infield, and 94 mph from the outfield), and ran a 6.95 second 60-yard dash.[10] He played summer collegiate baseball after graduating high school for the Brockton Rox of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, and batted .281/.372/.422 with eight doubles (7th in the league), two triples (4th), two home runs, and 19 RBIs in 128 at bats, while primarily playing shortstop.[11][12][13][14]

College

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2021–2022

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Gelof attended the University of Virginia, where he was a Media Studies major.[3] He became a starter for Virginia at first base (while also making appearances at third base and in right field) during his freshman season in 2021, and batted .252/.336/.468 with 23 runs, 8 doubles, 4 home runs, and 15 RBIs in 111 at bats.[3][15] All four of his home runs were hit in postseason play.[16] He played in the same infield with his older brother Zack Gelof as the team advanced to the 2021 College World Series.[17] After the season, Gelof played for the Kalamazoo Growlers of the wooden bat Northwoods League, where he batted .370(third in the league)/.445/.597(third) with 10 doubles, 5 home runs, and 21 RBIs in 119 at bats.[18][19]

Gelof moved to third base prior to his sophomore season in 2022. He hit for the cycle on February 27, 2022, becoming the first Virginia player to do so in 21 years.[20] He was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Week the following day after going 9-10 during the series with four home runs and 15 RBIs.[21] Midway through the season, Gelof was added to the watchlist for and was a semi-finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, and the Dick Howser Trophy presented by the NCBWA.[3][22]

In his sophomore season in 2022 he set school records with 21 home runs (8th in the conference) and 81 RBIs (2nd in the conference; 6th in the nation), and had a .764 slugging percentage (10th in the nation), while batting .377 (4th) with a .477 on-base percentage (5th) and five sacrifice flies (6th) in 212 at bats.[23][3] Gelof was named 2022 First Team All-ACC, and a First Team CoSIDA Academic All-American.[24] He also earned Second Team All-America honors from ABCA/Rawlings and Perfect Game, and Third Team All-America honors from NCBWA, Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, Baseball America, and D1Baseball.com.[3]

Gelof played seven games for the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League at the beginning of the following summer,[25] before being selected to play for the United States collegiate national team.[3][26]

2023

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Gelof began his junior year in 2023 being named a Preseason First Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, NCBWA, and Perfect Game, and a Preseason Second Team All-American by D1Baseball.[3] He was named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award, the 35th player in the award’s history to be a semifinalist in multiple seasons.[3]

Playing for Virginia in his junior year in 2023 he hit .321/.427/.710(7th in the ACC) with 71 runs (8th), 23 doubles (3rd), 3 triples (6th), 23 home runs (4th), and 90 RBIs (leading the ACC) and 6 sacrifice flies (4th) in 252 at bats, as he walked 48 times (8th) and struck out 50 times, while playing third base.[27] He was named a Second Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and NCBWA, a Third Team All-American by Perfect Game, a First Team ABCA All-Atlantic Region selection at third base, and First Team All-ACC at third base for the second straight season.[3]

Gelof is UVA’s all-time home run leader, and holds its single-season home run and RBI records.[3]

Baseball writer Jim Callis said he thought that Gelof was a potential first-round pick or supplemental first-round pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[28] He was ranked #36 by MLB Pipeline ("A right-handed-hitting corner infielder, Gelof does not get cheated at the plate. He has an aggressive approach, looking to do damage and tap into his huge raw power ... but he showed an ability to get to his power in 2022, limit strikeouts, draw walks and make adjustments..."), #37 by The Athletic, #40 by Baseball America, #50 by ESPN, and #70 by Perfect Game.[29]

Professional career

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The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Gelof in the second round, with the 60th pick of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[29][30] He signed with the Dodgers for a $1,334,400 signing bonus.[31]

Gelof made his professional baseball debut on July 27, 2023, for the Arizona Complex League Dodgers.[32] After four games, he was promoted to the Class-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Between the two levels, he played in 34 games, hitting .226/.325/.459 with six home runs and 27 RBIs in 133 at bats.[12] He was named California League Player of the month in September 2023.[33] Gelof was selected to participate in the inaugural "Spring Breakout" minor league showcase during spring training 2024.[34]

He returned to Rancho Cucamonga to start the 2024 season and was then promoted to the Great Lakes Loons on May 7.[35] Between the two levels, he played in 109 games and batted .214 with 10 homers, 67 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases in 24 attempts, while leading the Midwest League with nine sacrifice flies.[12] After the season, he was assigned to the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League.[36] Gelof played the 2025 season with the Loons, batting .224 in 88 games with 16 homers and 63 RBI.[12]

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Jakob Dunn Gelof (born February 25, 2002) is an American professional baseball in the organization. A native of , he attended in high school before playing for the Cavaliers from 2021 to 2023. Gelof is the younger brother of Zack . At , Gelof established himself as one of the program's most prolific power hitters, becoming the Cavaliers' all-time leader with 38 career homers, a mark he reached on April 11, 2023, against Richmond. He posted two 20-homer seasons, including 21 in 2022 and 23 in 2023, making him the first UVA player to achieve that feat. Gelof also set school records for single-season RBIs with 81 in 2022 and 90 in 2023, while tying an NCAA Tournament single-game record with five RBIs and UVA NCAA Tournament single-game records with two s and eight on June 5, 2022, against Coastal Carolina. His college accolades include First Team All-ACC honors in 2022 and 2023, Second Team selections by the ABCA in 2022 and Collegiate Baseball in 2023, and semifinalist nods for the and in multiple years. Following his junior season, Gelof was selected by the Dodgers in the second round (60th overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 195 pounds, he bats and throws right-handed. In his professional career through the 2025 season, Gelof has appeared primarily at third base, first base, and second base across ' minor league affiliates, including the and . Over 846 at-bats, he has compiled a .222 , 33 home runs, 162 RBIs, 35 stolen bases, and an .745 . In 2025 with , he hit 17 home runs with 68 RBIs in 330 at-bats, contributing to team wins such as a three-RBI performance on August 28 against the .

Early life and high school

Early life

Jakob Dunn Gelof was born on February 25, 2002, in . His parents, Adam and Kelly Gelof, are both attorneys who raised their family in the coastal area. Gelof has an older brother, , who shares his passion for and later became a professional player. The Gelof family maintains a Jewish heritage, with both brothers attending in Rehoboth Beach and participating in celebrations of at home. This cultural environment, combined with their parents' supportive involvement in local community activities, shaped Gelof's early years in the Lewes-Rehoboth Beach region. Gelof's initial interest in baseball developed through family outings and participation in youth sports programs in the Lewes area, including playing on the Little League Lewes Dodgers team alongside his brother. These local experiences provided his first structured exposure to the game, emphasizing teamwork and skill-building in a community setting. This foundation transitioned into more focused baseball pursuits during high school.

High school career

Gelof attended High School in , from 2016 to 2018, where he participated in varsity and soccer as a two-sport . As a sophomore, he helped the team win a state championship, batting .571 with 7 RBIs and recording a save. He also earned All-Conference honors in soccer as a , recording 8 shutouts and 2 saves in a penalty kick shootout, and was Academic All-Conference in both sports during his freshman and sophomore years. Following his time at , Gelof transferred to in , for his final two years of high school to further develop his baseball skills. After graduating high school, Gelof played summer collegiate baseball for the Brockton Rox of the , where he posted a .281 over 35 games. During evaluations at , Gelof measured 6 feet 1 inch tall and 170 pounds, with a recorded time of 6.89 seconds, highlighting his athletic profile as a and right-handed .

College career

2021 season

Gelof enrolled at the as a true in 2021, majoring in media studies while joining the Cavaliers baseball team. During his freshman campaign, Gelof primarily played first base, starting the final 24 games of the season at the position after replacing an injured teammate, and also made appearances at second base and in right field. His high school experience at High School in provided a solid foundation that aided his transition to college-level play. Gelof appeared in 38 games overall, starting 29, and contributed to the team's lineup by providing power from the middle of the order as he adjusted to the demands of ACC competition. In 52 official at-bats, Gelof posted a .252 with a .336 and .468 , including 4 s and 15 RBIs. Notable performances included his first collegiate hit and early in the season, a walk-off single against Wake Forest on May 15, and a strong showing in the Columbia Regional where he hit .278 with 2 doubles, 2 s, and 3 RBIs over 5 games, earning All-Regional honors. The Cavaliers finished 13-11 in games he started, going 16-8 during his stretch of consecutive starts at first base.

2022 season

In 2022, Gelof's sophomore season at the marked a significant emergence as a , starting all 58 games primarily at third base while contributing to the Cavaliers' 39-19 overall record and 17-13 mark in play. Building on his freshman experience, he demonstrated improved plate discipline and an expanded role in the middle of the lineup, slashing .377/.477/.764 with 80 hits, 65 runs scored, 15 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs, and 81 RBIs across 212 at-bats. His 21 home runs ranked second in UVA single-season history at the time, while his 81 RBIs established a new program record, surpassing the previous mark held by . Additionally, Gelof set a UVA record with five multi-home run games, underscoring his consistent impact as a run producer. A highlight of the season came early, on February 27, when Gelof hit for the cycle in a 19-1 win over Cornell, collecting a single, double, triple, and in just four at-bats over five innings—the first such feat by a since Hunter Wyant's in 2001. This performance capped a dominant weekend series against the Big Red, in which he went 7-for-8 with seven runs, two doubles, a triple, three , and 13 RBIs, earning him ACC Player of the Week honors. Gelof's power surge propelled UVA to the NCAA Tournament, where he added five RBIs on two in a regional game against Rider, further cementing his season total and helping the team host a regional at Davenport Field. Gelof's contributions extended beyond individual stats, as his .376 average and 35 RBIs in 29 ACC games helped anchor the Cavaliers' formidable offense, which ranked among the nation's top units in home runs and . His recognition included First Team All-ACC honors at third base, as well as multiple selections from organizations like Baseball America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, highlighting his pivotal role in the team's success.

2023 season

In his junior season at the in 2023, Jake Gelof delivered a standout performance as the Cavaliers' , slashing .321/.427/.710 with 23 home runs and 90 RBIs over 65 games. These figures not only shattered his own program record for single-season RBIs set the previous year but also propelled UVA to a 50-15 overall record and a spot in the . Building on his power-hitting progression from sophomore year, Gelof's output ranked him among the ACC's elite, with his 23 home runs placing fourth in the conference and his also fourth. A pinnacle moment came on April 11, when Gelof launched his 38th career —a solo shot in the fifth inning against Richmond—surpassing E.J. Anderson's long-standing UVA record in just his 129th game. This achievement cemented his status as the program's all-time leader with 38 career home runs, a mark he reached while contributing to an 18-0 mercy-rule victory that highlighted his clutch power. Gelof's consistency was evident in his low 16.3% rate and 15.6% walk rate, underscoring his plate discipline and ability to drive the offense. Gelof anchored the top of UVA's lineup as a leader, batting third or cleanup in most games and helping fuel the second-highest-scoring offense in the ACC. In play, he excelled with a .376 , 10 runs, and 35 RBIs across 30 ACC games, earning First Team All-ACC honors at third base and ACC Player of the Week recognition after a four-game hit streak featuring three homers. His efforts were pivotal in UVA clinching the ACC Coastal Division title, and he garnered pre-draft acclaim as a semifinalist for the .

Professional career

2023: Draft and debut

The selected third baseman Jake Gelof from the in the second round, with the 60th overall pick, of the on July 9. Gelof signed with the Dodgers on July 21, receiving a of $1,334,400, slightly below the slot value of $1,336,900 for his draft position. Following the signing, the Dodgers assigned Gelof to their rookie-level affiliate, the (ACL) Dodgers, where he made his professional debut on July 27. After appearing in four games with the ACL Dodgers, during which he recorded a hit in limited action, Gelof earned a quick promotion to the Low-A on August 7. In his initial professional action across the two levels, Gelof played 34 games, batting .226 with six home runs, 27 RBIs, and a .459 in 133 at-bats, showcasing the power that defined his while adjusting to professional pitching.

2024 season

Gelof began the 2024 season with the Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in the California League, where he posted a strong start with a .310 batting average, four doubles, three triples, two home runs, and 26 RBIs over 25 games, earning him the All-Pro Player of the Month honors for April. On May 7, he was promoted to the High-A Great Lakes Loons in the Midwest League, appearing in 85 games and hitting .186 with 16 doubles, eight home runs, and 41 RBIs. Across both levels, Gelof played in 110 games, batting .214 with 10 home runs and 67 RBIs while drawing 66 walks, demonstrating progress in plate discipline amid the transition to professional pitching that featured increased velocity and breaking ball usage compared to his college experience. Defensively, Gelof primarily manned third base, logging 103 games at the position with 84 putouts, 154 assists, and 13 errors for a .948 , reflecting solid arm strength but ongoing development in range and error reduction to handle the quicker pace of professional infield play. His promotion to highlighted adjustments to more sophisticated pitching staffs, where his rate was approximately 21% compared to 27% at , underscoring the need for refined swing decisions against advanced secondary pitches, though his power potential remained evident with eight of his 10 home runs coming after the promotion. Building on his limited 2023 professional exposure, Gelof's season marked a foundational step in adapting to full-time demands.

2025 season

Gelof began the 2025 season with the organization following a roster status change on February 20, 2025, when he was officially assigned to the team as a . He was placed on the 7-day early in the year but was activated on May 3, 2025, after a brief rehab assignment to the . Assigned to the High-A , Gelof spent the bulk of the season at that level, marking a stabilization compared to his multi-level progression in 2024. Over 88 games, he posted a .224 with 16 home runs and 63 RBIs, showcasing increased power output with 24 doubles among his 70 hits in 313 at-bats. Key highlights included a walk-off two-run on August 8 against the , securing a victory for the Loons, as well as a multi-hit performance on August 28 featuring a , double, and three RBIs in a 6-2 win over the . Gelof also contributed significantly in an 11-5 win over the Captains, homering alongside teammate Eduardo Quintero to help fuel a five-run . By the end of the regular season on September 14, 2025, his performance underscored ongoing development in plate discipline and extra-base hits, with 44 walks drawn against 96 strikeouts. Following the 2025 season, Gelof was assigned to the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League.

Awards and honors

College honors

During his time at the University of Virginia, Jake Gelof earned multiple All-American honors, highlighting his standout performance as a third baseman. In 2022, as a sophomore, he was named a consensus All-American, receiving selections from Baseball America, D1Baseball.com, and the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings, among others. In 2022, Gelof was a semifinalist for both the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy. In 2023, his junior year, Gelof garnered second-team All-American recognition from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), along with third-team honors from Perfect Game; he was also a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy. Gelof also received prominent Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) accolades. He was selected to the First Team All-ACC in both 2022 and 2023, earning the honor at third base each season. Additionally, he was named ACC Player of the Week twice—once in February 2022 after hitting .714 with three home runs in a series against George Washington, and again in April 2023 following a week where he batted .438 with three home runs and 10 RBI. In addition to his on-field achievements, Gelof excelled academically, earning First Team CoSIDA Academic All-American honors in 2022 as a sophomore with a 3.71 GPA. In 2023, he was named the Division I Baseball Academic All-America Team Member of the Year by CoSIDA, becoming just the seventh Cavalier in program history to receive first-team academic recognition and the first since 2011.

Professional honors

In his debut professional season, Gelof was named the California League Player of the Month for September 2023 after batting .429 with three home runs and 11 RBIs over nine games with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. He also earned California League Player of the Week honors earlier that month for his performance from September 4-10. In 2024, Gelof received California League Player of the Week recognition for the week ending April 14, during which he hit .462 with a double, a triple, and a home run in just 13 at-bats while playing for the Quakes. Later that spring, he was selected for the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster in Major League Baseball's inaugural Spring Breakout showcase, highlighting emerging minor league talent. Gelof also garnered the All Pro Player of the Month award for April 2024, reflecting his early-season contributions of a .301 batting average and two home runs.

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