Jake Rogers: Detroit Tigers Catcher

Jake Rogers is a professional baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers. Born Jacob Ray Rogers on April 18, 1995, he attended Tulane University and was selected by the Houston Astros in the third round of the 2016 MLB Draft. Source 2 He made his MLB debut in 2019 after being acquired by Detroit in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston, along with Daz Cameron and Franklin Pérez. Source 3

Rogers bats and throws right-handed and has shown versatility by pitching in MLB games. In his first pitching appearance on June 12, 2021, he threw a knuckleball for his first strikeout. Across 5⅔ innings pitched, he holds a 4.76 ERA with one strikeout and one walk. Source 6

In 2026, Rogers delivered a clutch pinch-hit and hit a home run alongside Spencer Torkelson in a 6-1 win over the Oakland A’s. Source 8 He posted a .160/.523 slash line with 2 home runs and 8 RBI, though he suffered a concussion in a batting-drill accident but is expected to be ready for Opening Day. Source 10 Beyond his on-field contributions, Rogers serves as more than just a mentor to fellow catcher Dillon Dingler.