Who Is Tarik Skubal? Age, Biography and Wiki
Tarik Skubal was born on November 20, 1996, making him 28 years old in 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and attended Arizona State University, where he played college baseball. Skubal was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the ninth round of the 2018 MLB Draft and has since made a name for himself in Major League Baseball.
| Occupation | Baseball Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 20, 1996 |
| Age | 28 Years |
| Birth Place | Hayward, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Tarik Skubal's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing tall at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m), Skubal possesses an athletic build that complements his pitching skills. He currently weighs approximately 215 pounds (98 kg), which helps him deliver powerful pitches on the mound. Details regarding his body measurements, including his chest, waist, and biceps sizes, are not publicly available, but his fitness level is evident in his gameplay.
Skubal continued to pitch in the Tigers starting rotation in 2022. After posting a 7–8 record with a 3.52 ERA, 111 ERA+, 1.16 WHIP and 117 strikeouts in 117 2/3 innings, he was placed on the injured list on August 3 with fatigue in his pitching arm.
On August 17, the Tigers announced Skubal had undergone flexor tendon surgery, definitively ending his 2022 season and likely sidelining him for the beginning of 2023.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Tarik Skubal is reported to be in a relationship with his girlfriend, whose identity he has chosen to keep private. While Skubal has been reserved about sharing details of his personal life, he occasionally posts pictures with her on his social media accounts, hinting at a supportive and caring relationship. As he focuses on his career, Tarik continues to balance his professional and personal life.
Skubal's parents, Russ and Laura, live in Kingman, Arizona. His father is a teacher and coach. Skubal has three biological brothers—Tyler, Trevor, and Trent—and one step-brother, Will.
Net Worth and Salary
Tarik Skubal's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million in 2025. His earnings primarily stem from his MLB contracts and endorsements. As a promising pitcher, he signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, providing him with a substantial annual salary, complemented by various sponsorships and endorsements from sports brands.
The Detroit Tigers selected Skubal in the ninth round of the 2018 MLB draft, and he signed with the team with a $350,000 signing bonus. After the draft, Skubal spent his first professional season with the Gulf Coast Tigers, Connecticut Tigers, and West Michigan Whitecaps, pitching to a combined 3–0 record and 0.40 ERA in 22 1/3 innings pitched.
He started 2019 with the Lakeland Flying Tigers. He would impress throughout the season and earn a call-up to the Erie SeaWolves on July 5. Over his first three starts with Erie, he had a 0.56 ERA with 34 strikeouts, giving up five hits in 16 innings.
His performances over the season raised his ranking in MLB.com's 2019 Prospect Watch from a preseason #20 ranking in the Tigers' organization to a #4 spot at the midseason update on July 27. He finished the season at Double-A Erie with a 2–3 record, 2.13 ERA, 1.02 WHIP. Opponents hit just .168 off him.
Overall in 2019, in High-A and Double-A, Skubal struck out 179 batters in 122 2/3 innings.
Career, Business and Investments
Skubal has established himself as a key player for the Detroit Tigers. Known for his impressive fastball and slider, he quickly became an essential part of the team's rotation. In addition to his baseball career, he has shown interest in investments, particularly in sports training facilities and health-related startups. His business acumen reflects a desire to secure his future beyond baseball.
On March 24, 2021, new Tigers manager A. J. Hinch announced that Skubal had made the Opening Day roster out of spring training and would be in the Tigers' starting rotation. On July 3, Skubal recorded his 100th strikeout of the season, becoming the first Tiger rookie ever to strike out at least 100 batters before the All-Star break.
On August 25, against the St. Louis Cardinals, Skubal recorded strikeouts for the first six outs of the game, finishing with ten strikeouts in five innings of work. On September 25, Skubal reached 200 career strikeouts in his first 38 appearances, the fewest number of games in Tigers history that a pitcher needed to reach that milestone.
Overall in 2021, Skubal pitched in 31 games, starting all but two of them, posting an 8–12 record and 4.34 ERA while striking out 164 batters in 149 1/3 innings.
Social Network
Tarik Skubal is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he engages with fans and shares insights into his life both on and off the field. He often posts updates about games, training sessions, and personal moments, connecting with a growing fanbase who admire his talent and dedication.
Education
Tarik Skubal attended Arizona State University, where he excelled in baseball, further developing his skills before entering the MLB Draft. His education in a competitive sports program helped lay the foundation for his successful career as a professional baseball player.
Skubal attended Kingman Academy of Learning in Kingman, Arizona. He played college baseball for the Seattle Redhawks of Seattle University, which was the only NCAA Division I school to offer him a scholarship. Skubal missed most of the 2016 season and all of 2017 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Despite the injury, he was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 29th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign, opting instead to return to Seattle. Skubal had a combined 21–7 record as a starter for the Redhawks.
In 2018, he led the team with 106 strikeouts and 56 walks, pitching 80 innings in his final season in Seattle.
