A fierce starting rotation battle has begun for the Detroit Tigers as they look to round out their bottom two. After the first two games of spring training, Jackson Jobe's hope of starting the year in the big leagues is undoubtedly in question.

You never want to overreact to live batting practice in the second week of spring training — but, ahh, heck, he’s the No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball. We’re allowed to overreact. Detroit Tigers rookie Jackson Jobe looked spectacular Thursday morning during his 25-pitch session at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe threw a live batting practice session Thursday morning. He looks like he belongs on the Opening Day roster.