MERRILL
Jackson
American professional baseballer of Major League Baseball (MLB)
Organization: Major League Baseball (MLB)
Date of Birth: 19 April 2003
Age: 21 years old
Zodiac sign: Aries
Profession: Baseballer
Biography
Jackson Peter Merrill is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB draft by the Padres and made his MLB debut in 2024.
Professional career
The San Diego Padres selected Merrill in the first round, with the 27th overall pick, in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with San Diego for a $1.8 million signing bonus. Merrill was assigned to the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Padres to start his professional career. Over 31 games and 107 at-bats, Merrill slashed .280/.339/.383 with seven doubles, two triples, ten RBIs, ten walks, and 27 strikeouts.
Merrill opened the 2022 season with the Lake Elsinore Storm of the Single-A California League. In 45 games, he hit .325/.387/.482 with five home runs, 34 RBI, and 8 stolen bases. Merrill split the 2023 season between the High–A Fort Wayne TinCaps and Double–A San Antonio Missions, playing in 114 total games and batting .277/.326/.444 with 15 home runs, 64 RBI, and 15 stolen bases.
On March 19, 2024, the Padres selected Merrill's contract and added him to their Opening Day roster. He made his MLB debut on Opening Day, March 20.
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