Bucky Jacobsen

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #30 prospect in 2001
  Whatever else you might say about Jacobsen, how many minor leaguers have such a loyal following? The Bucky Backers were formed in 1998, when Jacobsen was playing for Beloit and a group of Kane County Cougars fans adopted him because they liked his name. They've been following his career ever since and have their own Website (buckybackers.8m.com), and the group even went down to Venezuela over the winter to see Jacobsen play. On the downside, Jacobsen's stock has dropped in recent years because of inconsistent play and his lack of a position. He originally was an outfielder but moved to first base because he's slow afoot. He didn't shine there, either, and was seeing action mostly as DH in the Venezuelan League. He has good power and draws plenty of walks, though he also strikes out a lot. Jacobsen was off to a good start at Double-A last year, among the Southern League leaders in home runs and slugging percentage, before an injury ended his season in July. He broke two bones in his left wrist in a collision while playing first base. He showed he was healthy in Venezuela, batting .304-8-28 in 138 at-bats. But Jacobsen needs to prove himself this year because his window of opportunity is closing rapidly.
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  Ranked Milwaukee Brewers #15 prospect in 1999