Jackson Jobe

Jackson Jobe is a professional baseball player born on July 30, 2002, in Irving, Texas. He is a right-handed pitcher known for his impressive skills on the mound. Jobe attended Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma, where he honed his talent before being selected as the third overall pick by the Detroit Tigers in the 2021 MLB Draft. Jobe made his MLB debut on September 25, 2024, with the Detroit Tigers. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 190 pounds, Jobe has a commanding presence on the field. His performance metrics from the 2025 season reflect his potential; he pitched 49 innings over 10 games, recording 39 strikeouts with an ERA of 4.224. His ability to induce ground balls is notable, with a groundball-to-flyball ratio of 1.571. Additionally, Jobe demonstrated control, maintaining a WHIP of 1.4898 and limiting opponents to a batting average of .249. Throughout his career, Jobe has shown versatility, effectively utilizing a mix of pitches, including a four-seam fastball, slider, and changeup. His fastball averages a speed of 96.5 mph, with a maximum speed recorded at 99.1 mph. Despite being early in his career, Jobe's contributions have been significant, earning him a place as a promising player in the Detroit Tigers' roster.