Jackson Jobe

Jackson William Jobe (born July 30, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization.

Jackson Jobe
Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: (2002-07-30) July 30, 2002
Irving, Texas
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

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

Jobe was selected by the Detroit Tigers 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]

Personal life

Jobe's father, Brandt Jobe, is a professional golfer.[20]

References
  1. Jackson, James D. "'God-given talent': Why Heritage Hall ace Jackson Jobe is a top 2021 MLB Draft prospect". The Oklahoman.
  2. jim.leitner@thmedia.com, JIM LEITNER. "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. "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".
  14. "Tigers' Jackson Jobe: Starting 2022 in Low-A".
  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. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/09/22/detroit-tigers-sending-8-players-to-arizona-fall-league-including-jackson-jobe-jace-jung/70930246007/#:~:text=The%20eight%20players%20will%20compete,AFL%20season%20begins%20Oct.%202.
  19. https://www.mlb.com/news/rosters-announced-for-2023-arizona-fall-league
  20. "By making family his focus, golfer Brandt Jobe weathered bad luck before breakthrough win". Dallas News. June 17, 2017.
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