Alex Jackson (baseball)

Alex Jackson
Atlanta Braves
Outfielder / Catcher
Born: (1995-12-25) December 25, 1995
Escondido, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Alex J. Jackson (born December 25, 1995) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder in the Atlanta Braves organization. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.

Career

Jackson attended Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego County, California.[1] In 2012, he played in the Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field.[2] As a junior, Jackson was ranked by MaxPreps as the best high school prospect for the 2014 class and was their Junior of the Year.[3] Jackson verbally committed to the University of Oregon in March 2013.[4] As a senior he tied John Drennen for most career home runs in the San Diego section with 47.[5] After the season he won the Baseball America High School Player of the Year Award.[6]

Jackson was highly touted as the best hitter in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.[7][8][9] He was selected sixth overall in the first round of the draft by the Seattle Mariners.[10] He was signed by the Mariners on June 23.[11]

Jackson began the 2015 season with the Clinton LumberKings of the Class A Midwest League, where he struggled, batting .157 with no home runs and 35 strikeouts in 28 games. The Mariners returned Jackson to extended spring training in May, and assigned him to the Everett AquaSox of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League when their season began in June.[12]

On November 28, 2016, Jackson and a player to be named later were traded to the Atlanta Braves organization for Rob Whalen and Max Povse.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Athlete of the Week: Rancho Bernardo High's Jackson among most feared hitters in nation". Pomeradonews.com. April 16, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Prep baseball: Rancho Bernardo High's Jackson selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field". Pomeradonews.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Jackson's Classic roots run deep". Perfectgame.org. August 6, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Prep Baseball: Rancho Bernardo High's Jackson verbally commits to University of Oregon". Pomeradonews.com. March 18, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ "RB's Jackson ties HR record". San Diego U-T Preps. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  6. ↑ "High School Player Of The Year: Hard Work, Talent Got Jackson To The Top". BaseballAmerica.com. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  7. ↑ Crawford, Christopher. "The best hitter in the draft class". Insider.espn.go.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  8. ↑ Law, Keith. "The good and bad of Alex Jackson". Insider.espn.go.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  9. ↑ "2014 Draft Update: Change At The Top As Pitchers Dominate". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Mariners select San Diego prep standout Alex Jackson | Mariners.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  11. ↑ Mariners officially sign first-round Draft pick Jackson/
  12. ↑ "M's top prospect Jackson looks to launch his pro career in Everett". The Daily Herald. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Mariners acquire righties Whalen, Povse from Braves". MLB.com. November 28, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.

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