Jim Jarvis (baseball)

Jim Jarvis
Atlanta Braves – No. 74
Shortstop
Born: (2000-11-06) November 6, 2000
San Diego, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 6, 2026, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
(through August 22, 2026)
Batting average.207
Home runs1
Runs batted in11
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

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.

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.[5]

Atlanta Braves

On July 30, 2025, Jarvis was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Rafael Montero.[6] He finished the 2025 season slashing .249/.324/.347 across three affiliates.[7] After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League with the Glendale Desert Dogs.[8]

To begin the 2026 season, Jarvis was assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers.[9] 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.[10] On May 6, 2026, Jarvis was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11] 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.[12] Jarvis hit his first career home run on July 9 against Cam Sanders of the Pittsburgh Pirates.[13]

Personal life

Jarvis became known by the nickname Jimmy Baseball as a child, while playing the sport alongside his two brothers.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Melton, Matt. "Atlanta Braves promote former Alabama shortstop to make MLB debut". Roll Tide Wire. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  2. ↑ "#28 Jim Jarvis". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ Rankin, Kim (July 11, 2023). "Former Alabama Shortstop Drafted by Tigers". Tide 100.9. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Braves' David McCabe: Completes recovery from Tommy John". CBSSports.com. August 15, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  5. ↑ "SeaWolves Beat Senators for Seventh-Straight Opening Day Win". MILB.com. April 4, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  6. ↑ Bowman, Mark (July 30, 2026). "Braves trade Montero to Tigers for Double-A shortstop Jarvis". MLB.com. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Braves Prospect Year in Review: Jim Jarvis' Strong Arrival From Detroit". Atlanta Braves On SI. December 24, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  8. ↑ Dykstra, Sam (October 18, 2025). "Swing adjustments lead to first Fall League homer for Braves' Jarvis". MLB.com. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  9. ↑ Petree, Brady (April 18, 2026). "Braves minor league recap: Jim Jarvis continues hot start at the plate". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  10. ↑ Brauner, Michael (May 6, 2026). "Former Alabama standout Jim Jarvis receives call up to Atlanta Braves". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Braves call up infielder Jim Jarvis for series finale in Seattle". ajc. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
  12. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (May 7, 2026). "Former Alabama shortstop makes his MLB debut with Atlanta Braves". al. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
  13. ↑ Bowman, Mark (July 9, 2026). "Braves tee off vs. Bucs as Olson socks 25th HR before Jarvis, Yaz go yard". MLB.com. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  14. ↑ Bowman, Mark (July 23, 2026). "Nothing personal as Jimmy Baseball comes up clutch against his hometown team". MLB.com. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
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