Jonathan Rufino Jezus Schoop was born on October 16, 1991, he is a Dutch professional baseball second baseman for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, and Minnesota Twins. He was an All-Star in 2017.
On July 24, 2020, Schoop made his Tigers debut as the Opening Day starting second baseman. He remained the everyday second baseman until he got hit on the wrist and ended up on the 10-day injured list on September 13.
Schoop was moved to the 45-day IL the following week, ending his 2020 season. In 44 games during the 2020 season, Schoop hit .278 with 8 home runs and 23 RBI.
On February 5, 2021, Schoop re-signed with the Tigers on a one-year, $4.5 million contract. During the 2021 season, Schoop played more games at first base (114) than his natural second base position (38).
On August 7th, 2021, Schoop signed a two-year, $15 million contract extension with the Detroit Tigers, with a clause allowing a mutual opt-out after the 2022 season.
For the 2021 season, Schoop hit .278 with 22 home runs and a team-leading 84 RBI. He also finished top 10 in games played by position players in the MLB, with 156.
Jonathan Schoop has two children, Jae’Lyane Isabell Schoop and Jae’Lan Elijah Schoop, with his long-term girlfriend, Limayri Johalife.