Jackson Jobe
| Jackson Jobe | |
|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers – No. 21 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 30, 2002 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 | |
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Jackson William Jobe (born July 30, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Amateur career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Jobe's father, Brandt Jobe, is a professional golfer.[25]
References
[edit]- ^ Jackson, James D. "'God-given talent': Why Heritage Hall ace Jackson Jobe is a top 2021 MLB Draft prospect". The Oklahoman.
- ^ jim.leitner@thmedia.com, JIM LEITNER (December 6, 2020). "Baseball: Son of Dubuque native a top MLB draft prospect". TelegraphHerald.com.
- ^ "Jackson Jobe boasts an impressive slider". Baseball Prospect Journal. October 25, 2020.
- ^ "What new additions will Ole Miss bring to the mound in 2022?". OMSpirit.com.
- ^ "OK Preps: Heritage Hall wins Class 3A State Title - Photo Gallery". Oklahoman.com.
- ^ "High school baseball: Two Heritage Hall Chargers were selected for the Perfect Game All-American Classic". Oklahoman.com. July 27, 2020.
- ^ Dwyer, Danielle (May 19, 2021). "Jackson Jobe's rise from Heritage Hall pitcher to a first-round MLB Draft prospect". KOKH.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Heritage Hall pitcher Jackson Jobe named Gatorade Player of the Year". Oklahoman.com. June 29, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers take Jackson Jobe with No. 3 pick, MLB draft". Freep.com. July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "MLB Draft: Detroit select Heritage Hall's Jackson Jobe with third pick". Oklahoman.com. July 11, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Tigers Sign Jackson Jobe, Izaac Pacheco". July 23, 2021.
- ^ "Tigers' Jackson Jobe: Starting 2022 in Low-A". April 4, 2022.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers promote top prospect Jackson Jobe to High-A West Michigan".
- ^ "Jackson Jobe Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Tigers' Jackson Jobe: Diagnosed with lumbar injury". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers sending 8 players to fall league, including Jobe ..." www.freep.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Here are the 2023 Arizona Fall League rosters". MLB.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Woodbery, Evan (September 22, 2023). "8 Tigers headed to Arizona Fall League next month". MLive.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Dykstra, Sam (May 14, 2024). "Here's the freshly updated Top 100 Prospects list". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "Tigers To Promote Jackson Jobe". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ "'That was awesome': Jobe fires flawless 9th in MLB debut". Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Jobe makes bid for Tigers' playoff roster with 'excellent' bulk outing". Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "By making family his focus, golfer Brandt Jobe weathered bad luck before breakthrough win". Dallas News. June 17, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)