Jacob Parker (baseball)
| Jacob Parker | |
|---|---|
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: August 8, 2006 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Jacob Williams Parker (born August 8, 2006) is an American college baseball outfielder for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Career
Parker attended Purvis High School in Purvis, Mississippi, where he played baseball with his twin brother, JoJo Parker. During his high school career he had 205 hits and 42 home runs. In 2024, he competed in the All-Star High School Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field.[1] As a senior in 2025, he shared the Class 4A's Mr. Baseball Award with his brother JoJo after hitting .515 with 17 home runs, 52 runs batted in (RBI) and 39 stolen bases.[2] Parker committed to Mississippi State University to play college baseball.[3] He was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 19th round of the 2025 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and played at Mississippi State.[4][5]
Parker was a starter his freshman year at Mississippi State in 2026.[6]
Personal life
His twin brother, JoJo Parker, plays in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.[7][8]
References
- ↑ Purvis’ Jacob Parker shares MLB All-Star High School Home Run Derby crown
- ↑ "Purvis' Parker brothers share Class 4A Mr. Baseball honors". HubCitySPOKES. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ↑ Mississippi State baseball signees Jacob, JoJo Parker eye MLB draft during MHSAA playoff run
- ↑ Mississippi State signee Jacob Parker, a Purvis star, picked by Diamondbacks in MLB Draft
- ↑ Purvis' Jacob Parker will play for Mississippi State baseball, not sign with Diamondbacks
- ↑ Jack Bauer, Jacob Parker among Mississippi State baseball's standout freshmen so far
- ↑ Twin top Draft prospects, JoJo & Jacob Parker, inspired by wheelchair-bound dad
- ↑ Twins Jacob and Jojo Parker couldn’t play catch with their dad. He got them to the MLB Draft anyway
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)