Jackson Jobe DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five batters over four innings of work in Tuesday's 4-3 exhibition loss to the Giants. Jobe finishes the spring with a 3.86 ERA and a 6:13 BB:K over 16 1/3 IP, earning him a spot in the Tigers' starting rotation to open the 2025 season. The former first-rounder will likely take on the Mariners in Seattle for his first MLB start. Although he's yet to show it in his brief time in the majors, the righty carried a 27.0 percent strikeout rate in the minors, so there is solid strikeout potential here. The 22-year-old is available at the end of drafts for those who have yet to make their selections, however, it should be noted that he currently only carries relief pitcher (RP) eligibility on Yahoo.

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe has earned a spot in the rotation for the upcoming campaign after a spring season that saw him allow five earned runs in 12 1/3 inningspitched (3.65 ERA) on seven hits (four home runs) and four walks while striking out eight batters. The Tigers sent RHP Keider Montero to Triple-A and managerA.J. Hinch stated that veteran RHP Kenta Maeda will work out of the bullpen in 2025, freeing up the final spot for Jobe. The former third-overall draft pick spent most of last season at Double-A, although a left hamstring strain caused him to miss time in the middle of the season, but he was eventually promoted to Triple-A and ultimately made his MLB debut for the Tigers in September. The righty even made two relief appearances in the postseason for Detroit. The No. 5 prospectin baseball is armed with a strong four-pitch arsenal that includes a four-seamer that can touch triple digits at times. With his upside, the 22-year-old is worth rostering in all fantasy leagues especially given his low price tag in drafts, however, it's worth noting that he is only eligible at RP on Yahoo to begin the year.

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Jackson Jobe enjoyed another strong showing on Saturday afternoon. Jobe got the starting nod and tossed three 2/3 innings of one-hit ball. He allowed two walks and added a punchout without allowing a run. Jobe allowed two runs in his first two innings at camp but has gone on to just allow one over his last two starts. The budding ace is currently viewed as a favorite to claim a spot in the starting rotation. Last season, Jobe received a brief look at the majors and tossed four shutout frames. He spent most of his season at Double-A where he logged 73 2/3 innings with a stellar 1.95 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He tallied 81 punchouts but served up a high 38 free passes. While he has struggled to command his pitches, he has flashed high upside strikeout production, making him an intriguing upside pick late in drafts.