Jackson Jobe’s First MLB Win: A Family Affair on Masters Weekend
In a delightful twist of fate, Detroit Tigers prospect Jackson Jobe earned his first major league win during the same weekend as the Masters, a fitting parallel given his family ties to the world of golf. The 22-year-old right-hander, who is the son of former professional golfer Brandt Jobe, showcased his own sporting prowess on the baseball diamond, much like his father did on the golf course.
Brandt Jobe, a seasoned golfer, played in the Masters three times, and a young Jackson was often seen tagging along, even participating in the Par 3 contest back in 2006. Fast forward to the present, and it was Jackson’s turn to shine, pitching six shutout innings as the Tigers triumphed over the Minnesota Twins with a 4-0 victory.
Jobe, who was the third pick of the 2021 amateur draft and is ranked as the overall No. 7 prospect according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, finally secured his first win after earning no-decisions in his previous two starts. His performance was nothing short of impressive, allowing only three baserunners—two singles and a walk—while striking out two batters.
Supporting Jobe’s stellar start, the Tigers’ bullpen was equally effective. Brenan Hanifee, Tyler Holton, and John Brebbia each pitched a scoreless inning of relief, ensuring the shutout remained intact.
Meanwhile, Spencer Torkelson was the offensive star for the Tigers, homering and driving in three runs. This victory marked the Tigers’ seventh win in their last eight games, a promising streak for the team.
On the other side of the diamond, Chris Paddack (0-2) took the loss for the Twins, giving up two runs—one earned—on two hits with two walks and five strikeouts over five innings. The Twins, with a 4-11 record, are off to the second-worst start in team history, a statistic that surely weighs heavily on the team and its fans.
The Tigers took an early 1-0 lead with an unearned run in the first inning. Zach McKinstry led off with a walk, and Kerry Carpenter followed with a chopper to the right of second base. Carlos Correa fielded the ball cleanly, but his throw on the run was wide of first base, allowing McKinstry to advance to third. He then scored on Torkelson’s sacrifice fly.
The Tigers doubled their lead in the fourth inning when Torkelson hit a leadoff single and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Justyn-Henry Malloy. Torkelson struck again in the sixth inning, hitting a two-run homer off Twins reliever Kody Funderburk to extend the lead to 4-0.
- Jackson Jobe’s first MLB win coincides with Masters weekend.
- Jobe’s father, Brandt Jobe, is a former professional golfer.
- The Tigers have won seven of their last eight games.
- The Twins are off to the second-worst start in team history.
As the Tigers continue their season, fans will undoubtedly keep a close eye on Jackson Jobe’s development, hoping that his first win is just the beginning of a long and successful career in the majors. With his family’s sporting legacy and his own burgeoning talent, Jobe’s future looks as bright as a green jacket on a sunny Augusta afternoon.
Originally Written by: ESPN.com
