Jordan Bischel<\/a> said. \u201cJack is a great example of the type of student-athlete that is currently committing to be a Bearcat.\u201d<\/p>\nSlightom was 7-0 with a microscopic 0.30 ERA this past season at Lyons Township High School (IL), punching out 87 hitters in 45.1 innings pitched. He allowed just two earned runs all season long while walking just nine.<\/p>\n
Cincinnati\u2019s 2026 recruiting class is the best in school history, ranking No. 21 nationally by Baseball America and No. 24 by Perfect Game. UC was Baseball America\u2019s highest-ranked Big 12 class.<\/p>\n
ESPN\u2019s Kiley McDaniel had Slightom ranked No. 60 in his latest draft rankings, and MLB Pipeline had him No. 89.<\/p>\n
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