High School: Played three seasons of prep baseball for coach Dan Roman at Lawrence Central High School. Selected in the 29th Round (878th overall) of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians. Ranked as one of the top 300 players in the nation in the class of 2011 by Perfect Game USA. Earned All-State, All-Conference and All-County honors. As a senior, went 6-1 with a 3.04 ERA and 59 strikeouts. Was 6-1 with a 2.12 ERA and 51 strikeouts as a junior after going 5-2 with a 3.21 ERA and 45 strikeouts as a sophomore. Prep teammate at Lawrence Central with current Cardinal Alex Chittenden.
Personal: Born Jared James Ruxer on July 29, 1992 in Indianapolis, Ind. Son of Jim and Lisa Ruxer. Has one sister, Addie. Undecided on a major at the University of Louisville. Not sure yet of his plans after college. Person with the greatest influence on his athletic career was his dad. Hobbies include fishing. Favorite TV shows are The Office and Eastbound & Down. Favorite athletes are Peyton Manning and Reggie Miller. Favorite cereal is Frosted Flakes. Favorite candy bar is Snickers. Favorite foods are steak and shrimp. Favorite teams are the Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Cardinals. Favorite restaurant is Red Lobster. If he could have dinner with three people, he would invite Peyton Manning, Roy Halladay and Reggie Miller.