History of Jackson Jobe in Timeline

Jackson Jobe is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a rising prospect known for his pitching abilities.

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July 30, 2002: Jackson Jobe is born

On July 30, 2002, Jackson William Jobe was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2018: State Championship as Quarterback

In 2018, Jackson Jobe was the starting quarterback for the football team at Heritage Hall School and led them to an OSSAA AAA State Championship.

2020: Perfect Game All-American Classic

During the summer of 2020, Jackson Jobe participated in the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.

2021: Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2021, as a senior, Jackson Jobe threw two no-hitters and went 9–1 with a 0.13 ERA, leading Heritage Hall to a state championship. He was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year.

2021: Drafted by Detroit Tigers

In 2021, the Detroit Tigers selected Jackson Jobe in the first round, with the third overall selection, of the Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Tigers for a $6.9 million signing bonus.

2022: Professional Debut and Promotion

In 2022, Jackson Jobe made his professional debut with the Lakeland Flying Tigers and was later promoted to the West Michigan Whitecaps. He had a 4-5 record with a 3.84 ERA and 81 strikeouts over 77+1⁄3 innings.

March 16, 2023: Lumbar Spine Inflammation Diagnosis

On March 16, 2023, Jackson Jobe was ruled out for 3–6 months after being diagnosed with lumbar spine inflammation. He later returned and played with multiple teams.

May 2024: MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospect Ranking

In May 2024, Jackson Jobe was ranked 10th on MLB Pipeline's top 100 prospects list. He had a 5–3 record and 2.36 ERA with 96 strikeouts over 91+2⁄3 innings.