This is the next post in a series intended to bring awareness to some of the lesser-known prospects in the Mets' organization This series will post a different prospect each weekday at 11:00am EST for the benefit of our fans.
Jeremiah Jackson is a 23-year old RHH 6-0/195 infielder that can play shortstop, second, and third base.
He was drafted in 2018, in the 2nd round, by Billy Eppler when he was with the Los Angeles Angels. Jackson came directly out of St. Luke Episcopal HS, in Mobile, Alabama.
He came to the Mets on August 1. 2023 when they traded RP Dominic Leone to the Angels in return for the services of Jackson. (Leone went on to pitch the remaining of 2023 for the Angels - 11-apps, 5.54... and then 9apps 4.35 for Seattle)
He missed 2020 due to COVID and only played 45 games in 2021 due to a strained quad.
Jackson's combined 2023 stats for AA teams Rocket City and Binghamton were:
22-HR. 80-RBI. 48-BB. 27-SB
.252/.328/.450/.778
Jackson is a pure power hitter but his strength is only pull side. He holds his hands high, resting his bat on his shoulder. Swing had a slight toe tap. He struggles with curves and basically anything outside the zone.
Defensively, he has a quick reaction on the field and does project to be able to be converted t9 any of the three outfield positions.
MACK's SPIN -
Yes, Jackson is a power hitter but his success is limited to fastballs straight down the zone. That isn't going to hack it against major league pitchers with + curves, cutters, and sliders.
This is the perfect candidate for the batter lab.
Jackson will get a full season to prove his value. He is turning 24, had three prospect outfielders around him, and long term deals already in place for Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeal.
There is no more time to waste here.
To me, his only future in the majors could be a designated hitter against left handed pitchers.
