The Book on Jay Jackson
Prospect Info
Jay Jackson
Born 10/27/1987
RHP, CHC
A two-way player drafted by the Cubs as a pitcher in 2008, Randy 'Jay' Jackson is a sturdy righthander with a heavy 93mph fastball and an average curve. He posted a healthy 4-2, 2.88 half-season in A ball after that, but most eye-opening were the 72 strikeouts in 50 innings. He probably won't duplicate that success against higher-quality hitters, but he should get the opportunity soon enough. He's got some 2012 sleeper potential, but if the Cubs need a power righthanded arm in the bullpen sooner than that, the kid they (should) call 'Dawg' could get a look-see a lot sooner than that.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (7/30/2010): #137 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: #98
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #50
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