Zach Jackson (pitcher, born 1994)

Zachary Garrett Jackson (born December 25, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.

Zach Jackson
Jackson with the Lansing Lugnuts in 2017
Oakland Athletics – No. 61
Pitcher
Born: (1994-12-25) December 25, 1994
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 9, 2022, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
(through May 5, 2023)
Win–loss record4–4
Earned run average2.86
Strikeouts85
Teams

High school and college

Jackson attended Berryhill High School in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] In his final high school season, he was named a second-team All-American by Baseball America after pitching to a 13–1 win–loss record, 0.38 earned run average (ERA), and 147 strikeouts in 722⁄3 innings.[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 Short Season-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 Class-A Lansing Lugnuts to begin the 2017 season, and was promoted to the Advanced-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. He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

References
  1. "Zach Jackson Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  2. "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.
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