The Book on Zach Jackson

Prospect Info

CLEZach Jackson
Born 5/13/1983
LHP, CLE

A first round draft pick (Blue Jays) back in 2004, Jackson went from being one of Toronto's best prospects to a mediocre one in Milwaukee. He did some service time in 2007, posting a 5.40 ERA in seven starts for the Brewers, but the team recast him as a long bullpen arm last year, though there's no good reason he couldn't return to starting given the right situation. While he still seems to have the tools that made him so coveted a few years ago, he's been a bit of a late-bloomer who could probably benefit from a change of scenery or a different approach.

Ranking in ScoutingBook (8/27/2008): #251

Ranking in Baseball America 2008: n/a

Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked

Ranking in MiLB.com Season Preview Unranked

Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked

Ranking from ESPN: Unranked

Player Updates and Notes

Zach Jackson has been traded to the Indians as part of a four-prospect package for ace CC Sabathia. The Indians approach might be just what Jackson, a former first round pick, needs to get back on track after scuffling a bit in AAA over the last couple seasons.

7/7/2008 by KDaddy

 

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