Steven Jackson (baseball)
Encyclopedia
Steven Nash Jackson is an American
Major League Baseball
pitcher
, who is in the Pittsburgh Pirates
organization. He is 6' 5", and throws right-handed.
and Clemson University
. He pitched for Clemson for four years, going 19-8.
He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
in the 38th round of the 2000 draft, then by the Cleveland Indians
in the 32nd round of the 2003 draft, and finally by the Arizona Diamondbacks
in the 10th round of the 2004 draft.
he was 8-11 with a 2.65 ERA in 24 starts.
(along with Ross Ohlendorf
, Luis Vizcaíno
and Alberto Gonzalez
) for Randy Johnson
. He received an invitation to spring training with the Yankees but spent the 2007-2009 alternating between AA Trenton
and AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
. He made his Major League debut for the Pirates on June 1, 2009 against the New York Mets
, working one scoreless inning of relief. He appeared in 40 games in 2009 and 11 in 2010 for the Pirates, with a 2-4 record and 4.31 ERA. He also played 53 games with the AAA Indianapolis Indians
during that stretch. In his 40 Major League appearances he gave up 38 hits, gave up 15 earned runs, gave up 2 home runs, walked 22 batters, struck out 21 batters, and had a .236 average against in just 43.0 innings with the Bucs.
On January 19, 2011, Jackson was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh.
. He was assigned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts
and promoted to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes
on May 11.
Jackson was released by the Dodgers on May 19, 2011.
. He was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats
the following day.
United States
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Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
, who is in the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
organization. He is 6' 5", and throws right-handed.
Amateur Years
He attended Summerville High SchoolSummerville High School
- History :In 1924, a brick building on Main Street, which is now Rollings Middle School of the Arts, was the only high school in the Summerville area. As Summerville’s population increased rapidly in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a larger campus was needed. In 1969, the present building on...
and Clemson University
Clemson University
Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States....
. He pitched for Clemson for four years, going 19-8.
He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
in the 38th round of the 2000 draft, then by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
in the 32nd round of the 2003 draft, and finally by the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
in the 10th round of the 2004 draft.
Arizona Diamondbacks
In the Diamondbacks minor league system from 2004–06, he was 19-17. In 2006 at AA TennesseeTennessee Smokies
The Tennessee Smokies are a Minor League Baseball team based in the Knoxville, Tennessee metropolitan area. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball as of the 2011 season...
he was 8-11 with a 2.65 ERA in 24 starts.
New York Yankees
On January 9, 2007, he was traded by the Diamondbacks to the New York YankeesNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
(along with Ross Ohlendorf
Ross Ohlendorf
Curtis Ross Ohlendorf is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is known for his hard-biting sinker. He can hit 97 mph with a two-seam sinking fastball, and he's working to improve his developing changeup, slider, and breaking ball.-High School and College...
, Luis Vizcaíno
Luis Vizcaíno
Luis Vizcaíno Arias is a Dominican Republic professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played for the Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, Colorado Rockies, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Indians in his career.-Career:Vizcaíno...
and Alberto Gonzalez
Alberto Gonzalez (baseball)
Alberto Ramón González is a Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman who is currently a free agent.-Minor leagues:...
) for Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson
Randall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
. He received an invitation to spring training with the Yankees but spent the 2007-2009 alternating between AA Trenton
Trenton Thunder
The Trenton Thunder are an American Minor League Baseball team and are the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The Thunder play in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League, and are the two-time defending league champions...
and AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On May 8, 2009, he was designated for assignment by the Yankees and claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. He made his Major League debut for the Pirates on June 1, 2009 against the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
, working one scoreless inning of relief. He appeared in 40 games in 2009 and 11 in 2010 for the Pirates, with a 2-4 record and 4.31 ERA. He also played 53 games with the AAA Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
during that stretch. In his 40 Major League appearances he gave up 38 hits, gave up 15 earned runs, gave up 2 home runs, walked 22 batters, struck out 21 batters, and had a .236 average against in just 43.0 innings with the Bucs.
On January 19, 2011, Jackson was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh.
Los Angeles Dodgers
On March 10, 2011 he signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. He was assigned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts
Chattanooga Lookouts
The Chattanooga Lookouts are a minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. They are named for nearby Lookout Mountain. The team, which plays in the Southern League, has been a Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers major-league club since the 2009 season. The Lookouts...
and promoted to the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes
Albuquerque Isotopes
The Albuquerque Isotopes are a minor league baseball team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers...
on May 11.
Jackson was released by the Dodgers on May 19, 2011.
Cincinnati Reds
On May 22, 2011, Jackson signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. He was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats
Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats, which play in Louisville, Kentucky, are the AAA minor league baseball affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The team, formerly known as the Louisville RiverBats, plays in the International League...
the following day.