Zach Jackson (pitcher, born 1994)

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2⁄3innings. [2] Jackson graduated with a 4.0 grade point average, and was the valedictorian of his class. [2]

He then attended the University of Arkansas, where he played three seasons for the Arkansas Razorbacks. In his freshman season, Jackson posted a 2.53 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 422⁄3 innings. [2] Jackson made 27 relief appearances as a sophomore in 2015, and went 5–1 with a 2.10 ERA, 89 strikeouts, and nine saves in 60 innings pitched. His performance earned him a spot on the All-SEC First Team, as well as a position on the Collegiate National Team. [2] In his final year with the Razorbacks, Jackson pitched as both a starter and reliever, and posted a 3–4 record with a 5.09 ERA, 66 strikeouts, and four saves. [2]

Professional career

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Jackson in the third round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. [1] He signed for a $275,000 bonus and was assigned to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays. [1] [3] After one appearance in the GCL, Jackson was promoted to the Low-A Vancouver Canadians of the Northwest League, where he ended the season. Jackson made 14 relief appearances in 2016, and went 1–1 with a 3.38 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 182⁄3 innings. [1] He was assigned to the Single-A Lansing Lugnuts to begin the 2017 season, and was promoted to the High-A Dunedin Blue Jays in June. Jackson finished the season with a 2–2 record, 2.47 ERA, and 68 strikeouts in 51 innings. [1]

Oakland Athletics

On December 10, 2020, Jackson was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft.

On April 7, 2022, the Athletics selected Jackson's contract, adding him to their Opening Day roster. [4]

In 2023, Jackson posted a 2.50 ERA in 19 appearances out of Oakland's bullpen before he was placed on the injured list with a right flexor tendon strain on May 19, 2023. [5] He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 21. [6]

Jackson was optioned to the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators to begin the 2024 season. [7] He was designated for assignment on April 6. [8] Jackson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Las Vegas on April 10. [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Zach Jackson Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Zach Jackson - Arkansas Razorbacks". arkansasrazorbacks.com. April 18, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  3. ↑ "2016 Draft: Signing and Bonus Tracker". MLB.com. July 15, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  4. ↑ Franco, Anthony (April 7, 2022). "Athletics Select Five Players, Designate Sam Selman". mlbraderumors.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Athletics' Zach Jackson: To IL with flexor strain". cbssports.com. 19 May 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Athletics' Zach Jackson: Removed from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. 21 June 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Athletics' Zach Jackson: Optioned to Triple-A". cbssports.com. March 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ "A's Acquire Alex Speas From White Sox". MLB Trade Rumors. April 6, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Athletics' Zach Jackson: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. April 10, 2024.
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Zach Jackson
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Jackson with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2017
Oakland Athletics
Pitcher
Born: (1994-12-25) December 25, 1994 (age 29)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 9, 2022, for the Oakland Athletics