• Full name Ryan Christopher Jackson
  • Born 05/10/1988 in Miami, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Miami (FL)
  • Debut 08/11/2012
  • Drafted in the 5th round (159th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2009 (signed for $157,500).
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    Jackson developed into one of the draft's bigger enigmas as the year progressed. As a sophomore, he was a premium defender and .360 hitter toward the bottom of a loaded Miami lineup. He helped the Hurricanes reach the College World Series, then joined USA Baseball's college national team for the summer. Scouts have questioned Jackson's bat since he was in high school; he wasn't drafted as a prep and scouts have seen his bat go backward this spring. Jackson was dropped from high in the Miami order to the bottom before moving back up as the draft approached. He's a below-average runner with below-average raw power, and virtually all his value is in his glove. Despite his lack of speed, Jackson plays shortstop with grace, showing good hands, a strong arm, outstanding instincts and smooth actions. Jackson's glove is good enough to make him a regular if he can hit .250 with wood, but he was barely hitting .250 with metal, making it difficult to peg his draft position.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011
  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010

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