Jackson Jobe

Jackson Jobe
Detroit Tigers – No. 21
Pitcher
Born: (2002-07-30) July 30, 2002 (age 22) Irving, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 25, 2024, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics (through 2024 season)
Win–loss record	0–0
Earned run average	0.00
Strikeouts	2
Teams
Detroit Tigers (2024–present)

Jackson William Jobe (born July 30, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Amateur career

Jobe attended Heritage Hall School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he played football and baseball.^[1][2][3] He committed to play college baseball at Ole Miss.^[4] In 2018, his sophomore year, he was the starting quarterback for the football team and led them to an OSSAA AAA State Championship.^[5] During the summer of 2020, he participated in the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.^[6] As a senior in 2021, he threw two no-hitters and went 9–1 with a 0.13 ERA, five walks, and 122 strikeouts over 52+1⁄3 innings pitched, leading Heritage Hall to a state championship.^[7] He also batted .469 with six home runs and 38 RBIs.^[8] He was subsequently named the Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year.^[9]

Professional career

The Detroit Tigers selected Jobe in the first round, with the third overall selection, of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.^[10][11][12] He signed with the Tigers for a $6.9 million signing bonus.^[13]

Jobe made his professional debut in 2022 with the Lakeland Flying Tigers of the Single-A Florida State League.^[14] In mid-August, he was promoted to the West Michigan Whitecaps of the High-A Midwest League.^[15] Over 21 starts between the two teams, Jobe posted a 4-5 record with a 3.84 ERA and 81 strikeouts over 77+1⁄3 innings.^[16]

On March 16, 2023, Jobe was ruled out for 3–6 months after being diagnosed with lumbar spine inflammation.^[17] He returned and spent time playing with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Tigers, Lakeland, West Michigan, and the Erie SeaWolves of the Double-A Eastern League, starting 16 games and going 2–4 with a 2.81 ERA and 84 strikeouts over 64 innings.^[18] After the season, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters.^[19][20]

In May 2024, MLB Pipeline ranked Jobe 10th on its top 100 prospects list.^[21] In 21 starts split between West Michigan, Erie, and the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, he accumulated a 5–3 record and 2.36 ERA with 96 strikeouts over 91+2⁄3 innings pitched.

On September 24, 2024, Jobe was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.^[22] On September 25, Jobe made his Major League debut in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up only one hit through one inning.^[23] Jobe recorded his first Major League strikeout against Chicago White Sox shortstop Jacob Amaya.^[24]

Personal life

Jobe's father, Brandt Jobe, is a professional golfer.^[25]

References

1. Jackson, James D. "'God-given talent': Why Heritage Hall ace Jackson Jobe is a top 2021 MLB Draft prospect". The Oklahoman.
2. [e-mail], JIM LEITNER (December 6, 2020). "Baseball: Son of Dubuque native a top MLB draft prospect". TelegraphHerald.com.
3. "Jackson Jobe boasts an impressive slider". Baseball Prospect Journal. October 25, 2020.
4. "What new additions will Ole Miss bring to the mound in 2022?". OMSpirit.com.
5. "OK Preps: Heritage Hall wins Class 3A State Title - Photo Gallery". Oklahoman.com.
6. "High school baseball: Two Heritage Hall Chargers were selected for the Perfect Game All-American Classic". Oklahoman.com. July 27, 2020.
7. Dwyer, Danielle (May 19, 2021). "Jackson Jobe's rise from Heritage Hall pitcher to a first-round MLB Draft prospect". KOKH.
8. Brown, Mike (June 29, 2021). "Heritage Hall's Jackson Jobe is Gatorade recipient as state baseball player of the year". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
9. "Heritage Hall pitcher Jackson Jobe named Gatorade Player of the Year". Oklahoman.com. June 29, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
10. "'A special talent': Tigers take right-hander Jackson Jobe with No. 3 pick in MLB Draft". Detroitnews.com. July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
11. "Detroit Tigers take Jackson Jobe with No. 3 pick, MLB draft". Freep.com. July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
12. "MLB Draft: Detroit select Heritage Hall's Jackson Jobe with third pick". Oklahoman.com. July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
13. "Tigers Sign Jackson Jobe, Izaac Pacheco". July 23, 2021.
14. "Tigers' Jackson Jobe: Starting 2022 in Low-A". April 4, 2022.
15. "Detroit Tigers promote top prospect Jackson Jobe to High-A West Michigan".
16. "Jackson Jobe Stats, Fantasy & News".
17. "Tigers' Jackson Jobe: Diagnosed with lumbar injury". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
18. "Detroit Tigers sending 8 players to fall league, including Jobe ..." www.freep.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
19. "Here are the 2023 Arizona Fall League rosters". MLB.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
20. Woodbery, Evan (September 22, 2023). "8 Tigers headed to Arizona Fall League next month". MLive.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
21. Dykstra, Sam (May 14, 2024). "Here's the freshly updated Top 100 Prospects list". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
22. "Tigers To Promote Jackson Jobe". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
23. "'That was awesome': Jobe fires flawless 9th in MLB debut". Retrieved September 30, 2024.
24. "Jobe makes bid for Tigers' playoff roster with 'excellent' bulk outing". Retrieved September 30, 2024.
25. "By making family his focus, golfer Brandt Jobe weathered bad luck before breakthrough win". Dallas News. June 17, 2017.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)