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: 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]
Personal life
Jobe's father, Brandt Jobe, is a professional golfer.[18]
References
- ^ 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. "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. "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".
- ^ "Tigers' Jackson Jobe: Starting 2022 in Low-A".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "By making family his focus, golfer Brandt Jobe weathered bad luck before breakthrough win". Dallas News. June 17, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)