Today, at age 44, Jop is a loving husband to his college sweetheart, Mechelle, and a father to two talented ballplayers – JoJo, a shortstop ranked No. 9 on MLB Pipeline’s Draft prospects list, and Jacob, an outfielder ranked No. 109.

Jacob Parker of Purvis will play for Mississippi State baseball instead of signing with the Diamondbacks, who drafted him in 19th round.

The Toronto Blue Jays drafted shortstop JoJo Parker with the No. 8 pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday night, adding him to a rather-depleted farm system. Parker, a

HATTIESBURG. Miss (WDAM) - Purvis High School’s JoJo Parker has made history. The shortstop was selected with the 8th Pick in the 2025 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the highest draft pick out of Purvis. He is currently signed to play ...