Jim Jarvis (baseball)
Baseball player
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James Patrick Jarvis (born November 6, 2000) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.
| Jim Jarvis | |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves – No. 74 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: November 6, 2000 San Diego, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 6, 2026, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| MLB statistics (through May, 6, 2026) | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 0 |
| Teams | |
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Amateur career
Jarvis attended Clairemont High School in San Diego, California, and played college baseball at the University of Alabama. In four seasons at Alabama, he played in 196 games, slashing .262/.373/.366 with 10 home runs, 75 RBI, and 25 stolen bases.[1] In 2021, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] As a senior, Jarvis was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team. He was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 11th round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[3]
Professional career
Detroit Tigers
Jarvis made his professional debut in 2023 with the Florida Complex League Tigers and Lakeland Flying Tigers. He began the 2024 season with Lakeland before being promoted to the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps. Between the two affiliates in 2024, Jarvis slashed .237/.331/.332 with five home runs, 41 RBI, and 25 stolen bases.[4] He began the 2025 season with the Double-A Erie SeaWolves.
Atlanta Braves
On July 30, 2025, Jarvis was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Rafael Montero.[5] He finished the 2025 season slashing .249/.324/.347 across three affiliates.[6] To begin the 2026 season, Jarvis was assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.[7] He opened the season at a torrid pace, batting .305/.418/.445 with four home runs, 20 RBI, and 15 stolen bases in 33 games.[8] On May 6, 2026, Jarvis was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[9] He made his MLB debut later that day, starting at shortstop against the Seattle Mariners, going hitless in two at-bats while contributing defensively with an assist in a double play.[10]