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ASU pitcher Jarvis academically ineligible for season
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Arizona State closer Jason Jarvis on Wednesday was ruled ineligible for the rest of the season, a decision that very likely ends his college career.
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An appeal last week of a first-semester grade in an online music course upheld that Jarvis, a sophomore who had two saves this season and 11 last year, did not follow directions while taking an exam. That led to a grade lower than what he needed to be eligible.
Since Jarvis has disclosed that he took all online tests in similar fashion, he would likely face a number of grade changes that “would make it impossible for him to regain his eligibility,” coach Pat Murphy said.
The 20-year-old can petition Major League Baseball for eligibility for the June amateur draft, which he must do by March 21, Murphy said. Jarvis, a graduate of Scottsdale Chaparral High, was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 25th round of the 2006 draft.
“Jason was not found guilty of academic dishonesty,” Murphy said. “When you look at the entire situation, the conclusion you reach is that at best, this is unfortunate. At worst, it’s unfair.”
The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder had been granted temporary eligibility before the second game of the season, against Vanderbilt on Feb. 23, pending resolution of his appeal. In six appearances, Jarvis had a 2.45 ERA with five strikeouts.
In his absence, right-handers Tommy Rafferty, Reyes Dorado and Seth Blair and lefty Ike Davis are late-inning candidates. Murphy added that starter Mike Leake could get an occasional save opportunity.
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