Jackson Merrill
Baseball player for San Diego Padres
Born
April 19th, 2003
22 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres. Gained attention as a promising infielder with a strong batting average. Played in various minor league games and showcased significant potential. Recognized for exceptional fielding and hitting skills, contributing to the team's development pipeline.
Debuted in MLB with the San Diego Padres
Achieved a high batting average in minors
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