Eric Stephen Jagielo is a 6’3″, 210 lb. first baseman from Hinsdale, Illinois, origin also of major leaguers Todd Van Poppel, Kevin Plawecki, and Nick Burdi. Born on May 17th, 1992, Jagielo was chosen in the 50th round of the 2010 draft by the Chicago Cubs, but chose instead to play collegiate ball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In three seasons of Division I ball, he slashed .321/.420/.532 over 167 contests. He totaled 27 homers and 124 RBI, with 88 walks and 97 strikeouts in 753 plate appearances.
Jagielo’s decision was rewarded with a first round selection in the 2013 MLB Amateur Entry Draft, with the 26th overall choice by the New York Yankees.