Detroit Tigers Pitcher Tarik Skubal Welcomed A Son In 2026 With His Wife, Jessica Skubal!

November 23, 2026

This article was last updated by Sangita Budhathoki on November 22, 2026

While Tarik Daniel’s MLB career has taken off, his wife, Jessica Skubal, looks after the family and is an accomplished woman in her own right.

Tarik Daniel Skubal is an American professional baseball pitcher who plays for the Detroit Tigers of the MLB. 

Skubal received a selection in the ninth round of the 2018 MLB draft by the Tigers, making his MLB debut in 2026.

After becoming the first pitcher in the American League to win the Cy Young Award and Triple Crown in a complete season since 2011, he was named an All-Star in 2026.

Tarik Skubal Met His Wife, Jessica Skubal, In High School!

The wife of the MLB pitcher Tarik Skubal is Jessica Valandingham Skubal. The MLB star met his wife while attending the same high school.

Some sources suggest the pair began dating in college, while others say they were high school sweethearts. Moreover, Tarik and Jessica had a long-distance relationship.

However, their love stood the test of time, and they eventually tied the knot in November 2026. In October 2026, the couple welcomed a son, Kasen Skubal.

Tarik and Jessica have a beautiful family consisting of their child and two pet dogs, Ella and Luna.

Since day one, Jessica has been at Tarik’s side, and the two of them are enduring the highs and lows of life together.

Besides being a supportive wife to the MLB star, Jessica has also achieved significant accomplishments in her career.

Tarik Skubal's wife surprised him with a new car for his birthday

His friends surprised him with …

— MLB (@MLB)

Originally from Kingman, Arizona, Valandingham graduated from Yavapai College with an associate of business degree (honors).

Then, she received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Arizona State University.

Furthermore, Miss Skubal earned a master’s degree in taxation from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

Similarly, she started her career in 2012 as the office manager for Adan Repair, LLC. After switching to different positions and companies, Jessica began working at Deloitte in 2018 as a tax intern.

According to her LinkedIn, her last position was as a tax senior and consultant at Deloitte. As of now, it seems like Jessica might be on a career break to take care of their son.

Despite being the wife of a renowned MLB pitcher, Jessica prefers to keep herself away from the limelight.

Although there is scarce information regarding her family background, she might have Flemish or Dutch ancestry.

Heraccount is private, with only 582 followers and 35 posts in total. Tarik also keeps his personal life discrete and occasionally shares pictures of his family on his social media.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Tarik Skubal’s father, Russ Skubal, is a middle school science teacher and a high school basketball coach.
• Skubal has three biological brothers, Tyler, Trent, and Treyvor, and one step-brother, Will.
• His mother, Laura Skubal, is a huge baseball fan and has attended many baseball games in the Bay Area.

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