Jackson Merrill

Baseball player for San Diego Padres

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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