Bryce Jarvis Bio
Bryce Martin Jarvis (born December 26, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. The Diamondbacks selected Jarvis in the first round of the 2020 Major League Baseball draft, and he made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2023.
Early Life and Background
Bryce Jarvis was born to Kevin and Elizabeth Jarvis. He attended Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee, where he began to develop his skills in baseball. As a junior in 2016, he achieved a 5–0 win–loss record and a 2.33 earned run average (ERA), while also batting .346, earning all-state honors. In 2017, during his senior year, he repeated this success by being named the 2017 Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year and receiving all-state honors once again.
After high school, Bryce Jarvis enrolled at Duke University, where he played college baseball for the Duke Blue Devils. His time at Duke was marked by significant achievements, including a standout freshman year in 2018, where he recorded a 5–1 record with a 2.45 ERA and struck out 67 batters over 47+2⁄3 innings. He also played in the Cape Cod Baseball League that summer, further honing his skills.
Path to Baseball
Jarvis continued to excel at Duke, going 5–2 with a 3.81 ERA during his sophomore season in 2019, which included 94 strikeouts over 75+2⁄3 innings. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Morgantown Regional. Although he was selected by the New York Yankees in the 37th round of the 2019 MLB draft, he chose not to sign and returned to Duke for his junior year.
In 2020, Bryce Jarvis made history by throwing the first perfect game in Duke’s history against Cornell, striking out 15 batters in the process. He finished his junior season with a remarkable 0.67 ERA over four starts before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bryce Jarvis Career
Early Career (2020-2021)
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Bryce Jarvis in the first round, with the 18th overall pick, in the 2020 MLB draft. He signed with the team on June 25 for a bonus of $2.65 million. However, due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the pandemic, he did not play any games in 2020.
In 2021, Jarvis was assigned to the Hillsboro Hops of the High-A West to make his professional debut. He pitched 37+1⁄3 innings, achieving a 1–2 record with a 3.62 ERA and 42 strikeouts over seven starts. He was later promoted to the Amarillo Sod Poodles of the Double-A Central, where he faced challenges, including an oblique injury that sidelined him for over a month.
Breakthrough (2023-Present)
Jarvis opened the 2023 season back with the Amarillo Sod Poodles. He registered a cumulative 9–6 record and a 5.26 ERA with 110 strikeouts in 102+2⁄3 innings pitched across 25 games. On August 13, 2023, he was selected to the 40-man roster and made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his rookie season, he made 11 appearances, compiling a 3.04 ERA with 12 strikeouts over 23+2⁄3 innings.
In 2024, Jarvis made 44 appearances for the Diamondbacks, recording a 3.19 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 59+1⁄3 innings. However, on August 2, 2024, it was announced that he would likely miss the remainder of the season due to a sprained right elbow, leading to his placement on the 60-day injured list.
During the 2025 season, Jarvis made 12 appearances, recording a 5.73 ERA with 21 strikeouts and one save over 22 innings of work. On December 12, 2025, he was designated for assignment following a roster change but cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Reno Aces.
Notable Works and Milestones
Bryce Jarvis is recognized for his impressive college career, highlighted by his perfect game at Duke, and his rapid ascent to the Major Leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks. His performance in the MLB debut season showcased his potential as a valuable pitcher in the league.
Bryce Jarvis Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Bryce Jarvis has not yet received any formal award nominations.
Bryce Jarvis Awards Won
As of now, Bryce Jarvis has not won any official awards.
Bryce Jarvis Family
Bryce Jarvis was born to Kevin and Elizabeth Jarvis. He has a younger sister named Kennedy. His father, Kevin Jarvis, was also a pitcher who played collegiately at Wake Forest and had a 13-year career in Major League Baseball.
Personal Life
Details about Bryce Jarvis’s personal life, including his marital status and relationships, are not publicly available.