Thomas John Jaeschke is an American professional volleyball player. He plays as an outside hitter for the Panasonic Panthers and the U.S. national team. He won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and is qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. He attended Loyola University of Chicago, where he majored in finance and helped Loyola win the 2014 and 2015 NCAA Men's DI-II National Championships.
Jaeschke was named the 2015 AVCA Player of the Year before leaving Loyola after his junior year to play for Asseco Resovia in Poland's professional league. He is a two-time Olympian, having also competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where the U.S. team finished 10th. Jaeschke is the son of John and Danielle Jaeschke and has a twin sister named Jaime and a brother named Joseph. Outside of volleyball, he enjoys relaxing, playing golf with a 5 handicap, and spending time with friends.
Thomas Jaeschke nationality
Thomas John Jaeschke is an American professional volleyball player. He stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall and weighs 205 pounds (93 kilograms). He boasts a spike reach of 139 inches (353 cm) and a block reach of 130 inches (340 cm). Jaeschke attended Loyola University Chicago, where he played for the Loyola Ramblers from 2013 to 2015, helping the team secure the 2014 and 2015 NCAA Men's DI-II National Championships.
After his junior year, he left college to play professionally, beginning his career with Asseco Resovia (2015–2017). He subsequently played for Calzedonia Verona (2017–2021), Allianz Milano (2021–2022), Beijing BAIC Motor (2022–2023), and Halkbank Ankara (2023). Jaeschke joined the Panasonic Panthers in 2023 and wears the number 6 jersey. Off the court, Jaeschke enjoys relaxing, playing golf with a 5 handicap, and hanging out with friends.
Thomas Jaeschke Hometown
Thomas Jaeschke's hometown is Wheaton, Illinois. He is a two-time Olympian, winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where the U.S. team finished 10th.
His international honors include a gold medal at the 2023 FIVB World Cup in Japan, a bronze medal at the 2019 FIVB World Cup in Japan, silver medals at the 2019 FIVB Nations League in Chicago and the 2023 FIVB Nations League in Gdańsk, and a bronze medal at the 2015 FIVB World League in Rio de Janeiro. Additionally, he won gold medals at the NORCECA Championship in 2017 (Colorado Springs) and 2023 (Charleston).
Thomas Jaeschke Birthplace
Thomas Jaeschke was born in Wheaton, Illinois. He won the Polish Championship with Asseco Resovia in 2015–16, the Chinese Championship with Beijing BAIC Motor in 2022–23, and the Japanese Championship with Panasonic Panthers in 2023–24.
His individual accolades include being named the AVCA National Player of the Year in 2015, AVCA First-Team All-American in 2014 and 2015, and earning spots on the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team in 2014 and 2015. He was recognized as the MIVA Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015, MIVA Freshman of the Year in 2013, and made the MIVA All-Conference First Team from 2013 to 2015.
Additionally, Jaeschke was the MIVA All-Tournament Most Valuable Player in 2015, a member of the MIVA All-Tournament Team in 2013 and 2015, and earned MIVA Academic All-Conference honors from 2013 to 2015.
FAQ's on Thomas Jaeschke
Thomas Jaeschke plays as an outside hitter.
Thomas Jaeschke currently plays for the Panasonic Panthers.
He has won the Polish Championship with Asseco Resovia (2015–16), the Chinese Championship with Beijing BAIC Motor (2022–23), and the Japanese Championship with Panasonic Panthers (2023–24).
Thomas Jaeschke stands 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall and weighs 205 pounds (93 kilograms).
He was named the AVCA National Player of the Year in 2015 and earned AVCA First-Team All-American honors in 2014 and 2015.
