Alabama shortstop Jim Jarvis was drafted at pick No. 320 by the Detroit Tigers. He was one of six Alabama players selected in the 2023 MLB Draft.
It has been a long time coming for Alabama shortstop Jim Jarvis. The California native saw four years worth of hard work pay off on Tuesday as he was drafted at pick No. 320 by the Detroit Tigers.
Jarvis was one of six Alabama players drafted in the 2023 MLB draft. He became the first player since former Alabama starting pitcher Dylan Smith to have been drafted by the Tigers. Smith was drafted in the third round of the 2021 MLB draft.
While Jarvis has one year of eligibility remaining, all signs indicate that he will forgo his final college season and begin his professional career with the Tigers organization.
In four seasons at Alabama, Jarvis held a .262 batting average with 10 home runs and 75 runs batted in. Out of the 196 games that Jarvis played in, he made 193 starts.
While Jarvis was a factor at the plate, he might be better known for his defense. As a senior, Jarvis was honored with an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove. He was the third player in program history to have received the Gold Glove which is the top defensive accolade in college baseball.
Jarvis was a trailblazer for the Crimson Tide in several different ways. It will certainly be tough to replace Jarvis as a leader and as a player.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama baseball program.
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