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Luke Jackson
Atlanta Braves – No. 58
Pitcher
Born: (1991-08-24) August 24, 1991 (age 32)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2015, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record2–0
Earned run average5.64
Strikeouts42
WHIP1.62
Teams

Luke Ray Jackson (born August 24, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2015 with the Texas Rangers.

Career

Texas Rangers

Jackson was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the first round, 45th overall, of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[1][2] He made his professional debut in 2011 for the Hickory Crawdads, for whom he was 5-6 with a 5.64 ERA.[3]

Jackson started 2012 with Hickory and was promoted to the High-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans during the season. Between the two teams he was 10-7 with a 4.65 ERA. He started 2013 back with Myrtle Beach.[4] He was promoted to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders during the season.[5] After the season, he was named the Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year.[6] He started 2014 back with Frisco.[7][8][9] He was later promoted to Triple-A Round Rock Express.

In 2015, Jackson started the season with Round Rock. He was called up to the majors for the first time on August 6, 2015.[10] However, he was sent back down to Round Rock on August 11, before he could make an appearance with the Rangers.[11] The Rangers again promoted Jackson to the major leagues on September 1.[12]

Atlanta Braves

On December 8, 2016, the Rangers traded Jackson to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Tyrell Jenkins and Brady Feigl.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Texas takes pitcher, slugger in comp round". MLB.com. June 7, 2010. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  2. ^ "Calvary Christian's Luke Jackson drafted #45 by Texas Rangers". tribunedigital-sunsentinel. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  3. ^ "Luke Jackson to make pro debut Friday". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  4. ^ Pitcher Luke Jackson sees quick rise to ace of Pelicans staff
  5. ^ "Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Myrtle Beach Pelicans News". Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  6. ^ "Rangers distribute annual Minor League awards". MLB.com. January 14, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  7. ^ "Luke Jackson impressing scouts, coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  8. ^ Fox Sports. "Rangers' pitching prospect Jackson hopes to make jump from double-A". FOX Sports. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  9. ^ Jackson could be future Express, Rangers starter
  10. ^ Sullivan, T. R. (August 6, 2015). "Rangers to call up No. 9 prospect Jackson". MLB.com. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  11. ^ "Rangers' Cole Hamels won't make Thursday start due to sore groin". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 11, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  12. ^ Stevenson, Stefan (September 2, 2015). "Rangers closer unfazed by role down the stretch". The Star-Telegram. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  13. ^ Texas Rangers: Rangers deal Luke Jackson for pair of pitching prospects, including another rotation candidate | SportsDay

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