Hamilton Cardinals Re-Sign Jacob Gajic For 2026 Season

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Cardinals are excited to announce the re-signing of left-handed pitcher Jacob Gajic for the 2026 season. A native of Hamilton, Ontario, Gajic is a graduate of Sir Allan Macnab Secondary School. He committed to Northwest Missouri State University, an NCAA Division II program competing in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). Across three collegiate seasons with the Bearcats from 2022 to 2024, Gajic appeared exclusively out of the bullpen, posting a 4.00 ERA over 139.1 innings while recording 17 saves. In 2025, Gajic transferred to Minnesota State University, an NCAA Division II program competing in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). He posted a 2.60 ERA and a perfect 3-0 record across 27.2 innings. Gajic earned All-NSIC Second Team honours and helped the Mavericks win a conference championship. Now entering his fifth season with the Cardinals, Gajic owns a career 4.40 ERA across 64.1 innings pitched with 70 strikeouts. In 2025, he posted a 3.97 ERA over 11.1 innings.