Kyle Jackson
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Kyle Jackson
| Born: | April 9, 1983 |
| Birthplace: | Litchfield, NH |
| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 192 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2001: 32nd Round by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | None |
| High School: | Alvirne High School (NH) |
| ETA: | 2008 |
Kyle Jackson (born April 9, 1983 in Litchfield, NH), was drafted out of high school by the Red Sox in the 2001 Amateur Draft in the 32nd round. He is a local New England boy out of Litchfield, NH. He had some early success as a starter pitching in the GCL and Lowell, but then had some struggles. He was converted to a reliever in 2005.
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Scouting Report
- Former Alvirne High School star has battled some injury problems, but pitched very impressively in 2003 for GCL and Lowell. Fastball sits in the high 80s and reaches 91 mph. Jackson's high 70s curveball is up to par but his changeup needs refinement. In mid-2007 Jackson added a slider-cutter hybrid pitch that has been very effective early on. Throws first pitch strikes. Really needs to work on consistency - he has struggled with keeping a consistent release point. Lifelong Red Sox fan. ~ SoxProspects.com
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Amateur Career
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Minor League Career
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Minor League Awards
- 2003 Gulf Coast Red Sox Pitcher of the Year
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Trivia
- Nicknames: "Since middle school it's mostly been 'Action,' as in 'Action Jackson.' Sometimes it's 'K-Jax' or just 'KJ.' Ballplayers usually call each other by their last names, though. Here in the clubhouse I'm just 'Jackson.'" - Kyle Jackson
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External Links
- Kyle Jackson - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
