Jacob Heatherly.

Jacob Heatherly picked up his first professional win on Wednesday night.

The former Cullman ace pitched five innings for the Arizona Rookie League Reds in a 5-3 win over the White Sox, surrendering only two hits and two walks to go along with three strikeouts. He also allowed two unearned runs. 

Heatherly, who was drafted No. 77 overall in the third round of the MLB Draft by Cincinnati back in June, has appeared in six games for the AZL Reds, corralling a 2.08 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP in 17 1/3 innings — he’s limited opposing hitters to a .206 batting average and racked up 16 strikeouts during that span — while allowing just 14 hits, seven walks and four earned runs.

“It was just a very surreal and awesome feeling,” said Heatherly of his performance. “God has blessed me so much in my life. I can’t thank Him and my family enough. Like I’ve said before, this is only the beginning. I’m very optimistic for many more to come.”