Former Alabama INF Jim Jarvis to make MLB debut with Atlanta Braves
By Andrew Olson
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Jim Jarvis will make his MLB debut on Wednesday. The former Alabama infielder not only got the call on Wednesday, but was announced as an Atlanta Braves starter for the team’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners.
The Braves revealed their starting lineup, with Jarvis batting ninth and starting at shortstop.
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Originally from San Diego, Jarvis was a member of the Crimson Tide from 2020-23. He played in 196 games for Alabama, making 193 starts. He posted a .262 career batting average in college, with a .366 slugging percentage and .373 on-base percentage. Jarvis logged 180 career hits in college, including 22 doubles, 10 triples and 10 home runs, collecting 75 RBIs.
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Jarvis was most productive as a senior. In 2023, he posted career highs in batting average (.273), slugging percentage (.418), doubles (10), triples (4), home runs (6), walks (33) and RBIs (30).
As a college fielder, Jarvis maintained a .965 fielding percentage with 28 errors over 4 years. He concluded with a .974 fielding percentage in 2023, making the SEC All-Defensive Team.
After college, and out of eligibility leverage, Jarvis was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 11th round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
Jarvis was traded by the Tigers to the Braves on July 30, 2025 as part of a deadline deal for major-league reliever Rafael Montero.
The Braves and Marines play at 4:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
