Alexander James Jackson is an outfielder and catcher in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers. He was a member of the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins in the past.
He was selected in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft by the Seattle Mariners, and he debuted with the Atlanta Braves in 2019.
In San Diego County, California, Jackson went to Rancho Bernardo High School.
He was a member of the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game in Wrigley Field in 2012 and 2013. Jackson was named MaxPreps’ Junior of the Year as a junior after being named the greatest high school prospect for the 2014 class.
In March 2013, Jackson verbally committed to Oregon. With 47 home runs as a senior, he tied for the most in the San Diego section with John Drennen.
He was named High School Player of the Year by Baseball America after the season. Jackson was regarded as the top hitter available in the 2014 MLB draft.
He was chosen sixth overall by the Seattle Mariners in the first round. On June 23, he agreed to a contract with the Mariners.
Jackson began his professional career with the AZL Mariners, slashing.280/.344/.476 in 23 games with two home runs, 16 RBIs, and six doubles.
He started the 2015 season with the Clinton LumberKings, where he batted only. In 28 games, he hit 157 batters while striking out 35.
How Much Does Alex Jackson Make?
Alex Jackson earns a salary of $700,000 a year on average. Jackson will be paid a base salary of $700,000 in 2022, with a total pay of $700,000.