Ryan Jackson (baseball, born 1988)

Ryan Christopher Jackson (born May 10, 1988) is an American baseball infielder who is a free agent. He played college baseball at the University of Miami and previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Ryan Jackson
Jackson while with the St. Louis Cardinals
Free agent
Infielder
Born: (1988-05-10) May 10, 1988
Miami, Florida
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 11, 2012, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2015, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
Batting average.061
Home runs0
Runs batted in0
Teams

Amateur career

Jackson played amateur baseball for Westminster Academy,[1] Gulliver Preparatory,[2] Florida Christian School,[3] and the University of Miami. In 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Mets of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]

Professional career

St. Louis Cardinals

Jackson was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft.[5][6]

He was called up to the majors for the first time on August 10, 2012 and he made his debut the next day, as the starting second baseman against the Philadelphia Phillies.[7] He was hitless in three at-bats. His first MLB hit was a single to right field off Dallas Keuchel of the Houston Astros in a pinch-hit appearance on August 23.[8] He had two hits in 17 at-bats that year and was hitless in seven at-bats the next season. He spent most of both seasons in AAA with the Memphis Redbirds.

Houston Astros

Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Astros on November 20, 2013.[9][10]

San Diego Padres

A month later, on December 18, 2013, he was traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Jesús Guzmán.[11][12] He played in only 11 games in 2013, split between the Arizona League Padres and the AAA El Paso Chihuahuas as a result of wrist surgery.[13]

Los Angeles Dodgers

He was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on November 3, 2014[14] and then designated for assignment by the Dodgers on November 24.[15] On November 26, the Dodgers traded him to the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations.[16][17]

Los Angeles Angels

Jackson was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Drew Butera on May 7, 2015.[18]

Philadelphia Phillies

Jackson signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in November 2015.[19]

Second Stint with Angels

He was acquired by the Angels once again on May 20, 2016. However, Jackson was released by the Angels on August 10.[20][21]

Miami Marlins

On January 3, 2017, Jackson was signed by the Marlins to a minor league deal.[22] He was released on April 24, 2017. [23]

Seattle Mariners

On June 1, 2017, Jackson signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. [24]

Washington Nationals

On July 3, 2017, Jackson signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. He became a free agent at the end of the season.

Sugar Land Skeeters

Jackson signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2018 season. He re-signed with the Skeeters on May 12, 2019. Jackson was released on July 25, 2019.

New Britain Bees

On July 30, 2019, Jackson signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. However, following the Bees' move to the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, he was drafted by the Long Island Ducks in the Bees dispersal draft.

References
  1. "Ryan Jackson, Baseball Factory's Rookie of the Year Candidate". Extra Innings. Baseball Factory. May 28, 2004. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. Matthews, Alan (February 23, 2006). "2006 High School Preseason Top 50". Baseball America. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  3. Richardson, Shandel (June 6, 2008). "Jackson affectionately called 'baseball rat'". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  4. "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  5. "Cardinals agree to terms with three of their top five Draft picks". MLB.com. June 17, 2009. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  6. Richardson, Shandel (June 19, 2009). "Ryan Jackson ready to start career close to home". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  7. Strauss, Joe (August 11, 2012). "Leftovers from a 4-1 Cardinals win". St. Louis Post Dispatch. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  8. Fallstrom, R.B. (August 23, 2013). "Cardinals beat Astros 13-5 for 3-game sweep". Associated Press. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  9. Gleeman, Aaron (November 21, 2013). "Astros claim Ryan Jackson off waivers from Cardinals". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  10. Casella, Paul (November 20, 2013). "Astros claim Jackson off waivers from Cards". MLB.com. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  11. Silva, Drew (December 18, 2013). "Padres trade outfielder Jesus Guzman to the Astros for shortstop Ryan Jackson". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  12. "Padres acquire IF Ryan Jackson". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 18, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  13. Dilbeck, Steve (November 3, 2014). "Dodgers claim minor league infielder Ryan Jackson from Padres". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  14. Saxon, Mark (November 3, 2014). "Dodgers claim Padres infielder Ryan Jackson". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  15. "Dodgers acquire Juan Nicasio from Rockies". USA Today. Associated Press. November 24, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  16. Silva, Drew (November 26, 2014). "Royals acquire infielder Ryan Jackson from Dodgers". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  17. "Royals acquire infielder Ryan Jackson from Dodgers". Kansas City Star. November 26, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  18. Gitlan, Marty (May 7, 2015). "Angels swap C Drew Butera to Royals for INF Ryan Jackson". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  19. Todd, Jeff (November 19, 2015). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/19/2015". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  20. Adams, Steve (May 20, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/20/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  21. Byrne, Connor (August 10, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 8/10/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  22. Todd, Jeff (January 3, 2017). "Marlins Announce Non-Roster Invitations". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  23. http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-april-22-28-2/#rkcSvJmZKGmiLZvq.97
  24. http://alpb.bbstats.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174
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