Jackson Peter Merrill (born April 19, 2003) is an American professional baseball center fielder 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.

San Diego Padres invited non-roster SS Jackson Merrill to spring training. September 28, 2023: San Antonio Missions activated SS Jackson Merrill. September 19, 2023: San Antonio Missions transferred SS Jackson Merrill to the Development List. July 14, 2023: SS Jackson Merrill assigned to San Antonio Missions from Fort Wayne TinCaps. July 14, 2023

1 day ago · It didn’t take long for Severna Park native Jackson Merrill to leave his mark on the National League. The San Diego Padres rookie took the league by storm last season, batting .292 with 24 home ...

2 days ago · San Diego Padres San Diego; ... At the core of it all, he's still the very same Jackson Merrill -- the kid who wouldn't want to be anywhere else but on a baseball field. Two months ago, when the Padres held a strength camp for their prospects at the Peoria Sports Complex, Merrill was on hand nearly every day. It didn't matter that he'd ...

Jackson Merrill was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 1st round (27th) of the 2021 MLB June Amateur Draft from Severna Park HS (Severna Park, MD). What position does Jackson Merrill play? Jackson Merrill is a Centerfielder.

Mar 12, 2025 · SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 14: Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a two-RBI triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at Petco Park on August 14, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) Around ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Jackson Merrill moved from shortstop to center field in spring training, became an All-Star and finished second in NL Rookie...

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3 days ago · If it wasn't for Paul Skenes, San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill would have been the National League Rookie of the Year. However, with his nearly .300 batting average, slugging roughly .500, and ...

Feb 15, 2025 · The San Diego Padres can reportedly sign their young phenom Jackson Merrill to a major extension.