Former Alabama Shortstop Signs With Tigers
Former Alabama shortstop and Gold Glove winner Jim Jarvis has signed his contract with the Detroit Tigers.
"11th-rder Jim Jarvis signs w/ @Tigers for $175k ($25k counts vs pool). @AlabamaBSB SS, stands out w/glove & grit, solid to plus arm, average speed," tweeted senior writer for MLB Pipeline Jim Callis.
The San Diego, Calif., native spent four seasons at the Capstone (2020-23). Last season, he recorded 68 hits, 65 runs, 33 walks, 30 runs batted in, ten doubles, nine stolen bases, six home runs, four triples, and a .273 batting average.
He was drafted as the No. 320 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft.
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