Jack Wynkoop was impressive at South Carolina. He appeared in 50 games, making 41 starts and finishing with a top notch 3.09 ERA. After hearing his name called by the Colorado Rockies, Wynkoop was off to the club’s Low-A team, the Boise Hawks.
In Boise, consequently his first professional season, Wynkoop appeared in 11 games, making nine starts. Across that time, he posted a respectable 4.25 ERA, finishing with a 2-4 record. Still just 21 years old, it was nonetheless impressive and gave Wynkoop something to build further on as he headed for his future.