The Detroit Tigers have officially sealed the deal with RHP Jackson Jobe, the third overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. The Heritage Hall School (Oklahoma) product signed for just under slot value at $6.9 million, $321,200 less than the normal value for that pick ($7,221,200 value).
1st-rder Jackson Jobe signs w/@Tigers for $6.9 million (pick 3 value = $7,221,200). Oklahoma HS RHP, best slider in @MLBDraft, also 92-96 mph fastball, advanced changeup, athleticism, strikes. Mississippi recruit.
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 23, 2021
In addition, the Tigers were able to sign second-round pick (39th overall) SS Izaac Pacheco for $2.75 million, $843,200 above the slot value for that pick ($1,906,800 value).
2nd-rder Izaac Pacheco signs w/@Tigers for $2.75 million (pick 39 value = $1,906,800). Texas HS 3B, plus-plus lefty raw power, plus arm, quality defender at hot corner. Texas A&M recruit. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 23, 2021
Click here to read more about the Tigers striking deals with Jackson Jobe and Izaac Pacheco.
