[1] Jarrett played college baseball at Florida State University from 1991 to 1994 for coach Mike Martin.

Jarrett was a four-year starter at shortstop for the Florida State Seminoles, appearing in three College World Series.

He played five years in the Rockies organization, reaching the class-AA New Haven Ravens before turning to coaching.

Jarrett hit .303 for New Haven in 1997, and was named "Most Spectacular Defensive Player" following the 1994 season in Bend, Oregon.

He returned to Florida State in 2003, helping the Seminoles to 53 wins, an ACC regular season championship, and a super regional berth.

In 2010, Jarrett moved to Auburn,[7] where he worked for three seasons, earning Southeastern Conference Assistant Coach of the Year from SEBaseball.com.

Jarrett's program at UNCG has also been recognized nationally by the American Baseball Coaches Association for overall academic performance.

In his second season, he led the largest turnaround in the country, leading the Seminoles to the second best start in school history, doubling their win total from the prior year, being selected as a host in the tournament, and advancing to the College World Series.