TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Jim Jarvis, a member of the Crimson Tide from 2020-23, was recalled by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, marking his first stint on a Major League roster, as his first game appearance will signify his MLB debut. The former Alabama shortstop becomes the second former Crimson Tide player to reach the big leagues this season (Connor Prielipp) and becomes the 74th player in program history to attain Major League status.
Jarvis appeared in 279 career minor league games prior to his first call-up, posting a .252 average (256-1,015) with 55 doubles, six triples, 12 home runs and 124 RBI. The California native received the big-league promotion after a career-best start at the plate with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, contributing a .305/.418/.445 slash in 33 games so far this season.
Jim Jarvis’ Alabama Career
Selected in the 11th round (320th overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers
Was traded to the Atlanta Braves on July 31, 2025
Appeared in 196 career games at Alabama, including 193 starts
Produced a career .262 average (180-688) over his four seasons with Crimson Tide
Also managed 22 doubles, 10 triples, 10 home runs, 75 RBI, 97 walks and 25 stolen bases in 196 career collegiate games
Received ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove accolades for his defensive prowess at the end of the 2023 campaign
Also named to the SEC All-Defensive Team in 2023
Assisted in turning 109 career double plays at UA, the seventh-most in a career with the Tide
Finished his senior season tied for seventh on Alabama’s career triples list with 10
Totaled 490 assists for his career to rank eighth in Alabama’s all-time list
His 17 career sacrifice bunts also place him 10th all-time in the Crimson Tide record book