Jackson Jobe, one of the Detroit Tigers’ top prospects
and son of a Masters golfer, picked up the first major league win of his career on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins.
Jobe is the son of Brandt Jobe, who appeared in three Masters competitions and finished tied for 14th in 1999.
Jackson Jobe went six innings and struck out two batters and allowed two hits as the Tigers won the game 4-0. It was his third start of the season.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe delivers against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
He explained his gameplan to reporters as he didn’t have a ton of strikeouts on the day.
“I just haven’t been throwing my curveball for strikes, so there was a big emphasis on that going into today’s outing,” he said, via MLB.com. “I’ve been wanting to throw it a little bit more, but [catcher Tomás] Nido is not going to call it if I’m not throwing it for strikes. I feel like it took a pretty big step today.”
The win came amid Masters weekend at Augusta National in Georgia and fond memories of his father competing in the tournament.
Brandt Jobe acknowledges the crowd after sinking a birdie putt during the International at the Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado, Aug. 7, 2005. (Byron Hetzler-USA Today Sports)
ESPN noted that Jobe caddied for his father during the Par 3 Contest in 2006.
Brandt Jobe had 16 professional wins during his career. Six came on the PGA of Japan Tour. The highest he was ever ranked was 30th in 1998.
He was the 1990 Canadian Tour Order of Merit winner and the 1995 Asia Golf Circuit Order of Merit winner.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe claps while walking back to the dugout after completing the bottom of the first inning against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
As for the Tigers, they are on top of the American League Central division with a 9-5 record.
