Alex Jackson (baseball)

Alex Jackson
Jackson with the Atlanta Braves in 2021
New York Yankees
Catcher
Born: (1995-12-25) December 25, 1995 (age 28) San Diego, California, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 7, 2019, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics (through 2024 season)
Batting average	.132
Home runs	6
Runs batted in	24
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Atlanta Braves (2019–2021) Miami Marlins (2021) Milwaukee Brewers (2022) Tampa Bay Rays (2024)

Alexander James Jackson (born December 25, 1995) is an American professional baseball catcher and outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays. He made his MLB debut in 2019 with the Braves.

Amateur career

Jackson attended Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego County, California.^[1] In 2012 and 2013, he played in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game at Wrigley Field.^[2][3] 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.^[4] Jackson verbally committed to the University of Oregon in March 2013.^[5] As a senior, he tied John Drennen for most career home runs in the San Diego section with 47.^[6] After the season, he won Baseball America's High School Player of the Year Award.^[7]

Professional career

Seattle Mariners

Jackson was highly touted as the best hitter in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.^[8][9][10] The Seattle Mariners selected him in the first round, with the sixth overall pick.^[11] He signed with the Mariners on June 23.^[12]

After signing, Jackson spent his first professional season with the AZL Mariners, slashing .280/.344/.476 with two home runs, 16 RBIs, and six doubles in 23 games. He began the 2015 season with the Clinton LumberKings, 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 reassigned him to the Everett AquaSox when their season began in June.^[13] He spent the remainder of 2015 with Everett, batting .239 with eight home runs and 25 RBIs in 48 games. Jackson spent 2016 with Clinton where he batted .243 with 11 home runs and 55 RBIs in 92 games.

Atlanta Braves

On November 28, 2016, the Mariners traded Jackson and Tyler Pike to the Atlanta Braves for Rob Whalen and Max Povse.^[14][15] Jackson began the 2017 season with the Florida Fire Frogs, and later that season, was promoted to the Mississippi Braves. He hit .267/.328/.480 with 19 home runs and 65 RBIs in 96 games^[16] between the two clubs.^[17]

The Braves added Jackson to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.^[18] They promoted him to the major leagues on April 7, 2019,^[19][20] and he made his major league debut that afternoon. In 2020 for Atlanta, Jackson only received seven at bats, but recorded his first two major league hits.^[21]

On June 24, 2021, Jackson was placed on the 60-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.^[22] Jackson was reinstated from the injured list on July 21.^[23]

Miami Marlins

On July 30, 2021, Jackson was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Adam Duvall.^[24]

Milwaukee Brewers

On April 6, 2022, Jackson was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Hayden Cantrelle and Alexis Ramirez.^[25] Jackson went 3–for–12 (.250) in 5 games for the Brewers, spending the majority of his time in Triple–A with the Nashville Sounds. His season ended prematurely when he was placed on the injured list on August 27 with left wrist inflammation.^[26] On December 2, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Nashville.^[27]

Tampa Bay Rays

On August 1, 2023, Jackson was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Evan McKendry.^[28] In 14 games for the Triple–A Durham Bulls, he batted .281/.305/.561 with four home runs and ten RBI. Jackson elected free agency following the season on November 7.^[29]

Jackson re–signed with the Rays organization on a minor league contract for the following day. He began the 2024 season back with Durham, and hit .282 with 7 home runs and 18 RBI in 22 games. On May 3, 2024, the Rays selected Jackson's contract, adding him to the major league roster.^[30] In 58 games for Tampa Bay, he slashed .122/.201/.237 with three home runs and 12 RBI. On September 5, Jackson was designated for assignment by the Rays.^[31] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Durham on September 7.^[32] Jackson elected free agency on October 1.^[33]

New York Yankees

On November 8, 2024, Jackson signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization.^[34] On December 20, the Reds traded Jackson and Fernando Cruz to the New York Yankees in exchange for Jose Trevino; he was subsequently added to New York's 40–man roster.^[35]

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. August 7, 2012. Archived from the original on August 20, 2012. Retrieved June 9, 2014 – via Wayback Machine.
3. "Box Score – 2013 Under Armour All-America Game" (PDF). baseballfactory.com. August 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
4. "Jackson's Classic roots run deep". Perfectgame.org. August 6, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
5. "Prep Baseball: Rancho Bernardo High's Jackson verbally commits to University of Oregon". Pomeradonews.com. March 18, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
6. "RB's Jackson ties HR record". San Diego U-T Preps. May 12, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
7. "High School Player Of The Year: Hard Work, Talent Got Jackson To The Top". BaseballAmerica.com. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
8. Crawford, Christopher (April 14, 2014). "The best hitter in the draft class". ESPN. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
9. Law, Keith (March 17, 2014). "The good and bad of Alex Jackson". ESPN. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
10. "2014 Draft Update: Change At The Top As Pitchers Dominate". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
11. "Mariners select San Diego prep standout Alex Jackson | Mariners.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
12. "Mariners officially sign first-round Draft pick Jackson". Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
13. "M's top prospect Jackson looks to launch his pro career in Everett". The Daily Herald. December 2, 2003. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
14. "Mariners acquire righties Whalen, Povse from Braves". MLB.com. November 28, 2016. Archived from the original on November 29, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
15. Johns, Greg (December 9, 2016). "Pike player to be named in deal with Braves". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 10, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
16. "Alex Jackson Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
17. Boor, William (October 18, 2017). "Braves' Jackson delivers in AFL victory". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
18. Mark Bowman (November 20, 2018). "Braves add 4 prospects to 40-man roster". MLB.com. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
19. Tim Tucker (April 7, 2019). "Braves place Brian McCann on injured list, promote Alex Jackson". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
20. Mark Bowman (April 7, 2019). "Jackson up for MLB debut as catching option". MLB.com. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
21. Cole, Eric (November 14, 2020). "2020 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Alex Jackson". Talking Chop.
22. "Braves Select Jesse Chavez, Tanner Roark". MLB Trade Rumors.
23. "Braves Activate Alex Jackson From Injured List". MLB Trade Rumors.
24. Bowman, Mark (July 30, 2021). "Braves deal for Rich-Rod, bring back Duvall". MLB.com.
25. Franco, Anthony (April 6, 2022). "Brewers Acquire Alex Jackson From Marlins". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
26. "Brewers' Alex Jackson: Placed on 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
27. "Brewers Outright Alex Jackson".
28. "Rays' Alex Jackson: Dealt to Tampa Bay". CBSSports.com.
29. "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
30. "Rays Select Alex Jackson, Option Rene Pinto, Designate Colby White". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
31. "Tampa Bay Rays Roster Moves: Austin Shenton, Alex Jackson and MORE!". thereportonsports.com. September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
32. "Rays' Alex Jackson: Passes through waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
33. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-10-01
34. "Reds' Alex Jackson: Signs with Cincy". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
35. Castillo, Jorge (December 20, 2024). "Yankees trade Trevino to Reds for Cruz, Jackson". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
• Alex Jackson on Twitter