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Jackson Jobe Progressing to Long Toss
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe (elbow) is expected to play catch from 120 feet on three different occasions this upcoming week, according to Evan Petzold of Detroit Free Press. The former No. 3 pick is making decent progress as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. He still has a long road ahead of him, though, as the Tigers previously said they hoped he could return in September. Jobe logged 10 starts before landing on the injured list last year. He had a 4.22 ERA, 5.18 FIP, 7.16 K/9, 4.96 BB/9, and 1.29 HR/9. This was a somewhat uninspiring stat line for the right-hander, given that he didn't rack up strikeouts, he struggled with walks, and he was unable to induce much weak contact (43.2% ground ball rate). Still, Jobe is an exciting arm with impressive velocity, so the Tigers would love to get him back just in time for the postseason.
Source: Evan Petzold
Source: Evan Petzold
