Detroit Tigers promote Ben Jacobs as top pitching prospect
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Ben Jacobs has been named the Detroit Tigers' top-ranked pitcher, moving to No. 5 in the team's prospect rankings as of July 24, 2026. The 22-year-old left-hander has struck out 89 batters across two minor-league levels this season, showing strong ability despite a 4.70 ERA over 61⅓ innings. Jacobs started the season at Single-A Lakeland, where he recorded a 1.08 ERA before struggling at High-A West Michigan. His performance has captured the attention of scouts, indicating his potential to develop into a key starter for the Tigers. Future progress will depend on refining his control and improving against higher competition.
- •Ben Jacobs is now the highest-rated pitcher in the Tigers' system.
- •He has 89 strikeouts, averaging 13.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
- •Jacobs achieved a 1.08 ERA in Single-A Lakeland but has a 6.04 ERA in High-A.
- •He was selected in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft.
- •Development will focus on control as he adjusts to competitive levels.
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Have New No. 1 Pitching Prospect
"Ben Jacobs is now the Detroit Tigers’ No. 5 prospect and top-ranked pitcher after piling up 89 strikeouts across two minor-league levels.
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