Alex Jackson's Player Profile

Hit / On-base – Jackson has one of the better swings in the class, staying through the zone with good bat speed and has shown a willingness to hit the ball with authority the other way.

Power – Jackson has plus power to the pull side thanks to his ability to transfer his weight and strong wrists and – as stated above – he has shown the ability to hit the ball hard to right field, and could be a 25-35 homer guy as a big leaguer.

Speed – Similar to Gatewood, Jackson is not a burner but he’s not going to be a detriment on the base paths with his average speed.

Glove – Jackson has the ability to stick behind the plate, but most that I’ve talked to believe that his bat is going to be moved from behind the plate to a corner outfield position. He’s a good enough athlete to handle right field, and has a well-above average arm. If a team truly wants to maximize his value they may try him behind the plate, where he’s a decent receiver but would project as below-average.

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Alex Jackson Videos

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