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Jackson Merrill

Jackson Merrill is a professional baseball center fielder currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. Drafted by the Padres in the first round of the 2021 MLB draft, he made his major league debut in 2024. Merrill was selected for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.


April 19, 2003: Jackson Merrill Born

On April 19, 2003, Jackson Peter Merrill was born. He is an American professional baseball center fielder.

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2021: Drafted by Padres

In 2021, Jackson Merrill was selected in the first round of the MLB draft by the San Diego Padres.

March 19, 2024: Contract Selected, Added to Opening Day Roster

On March 19, 2024, the Padres selected Jackson Merrill's contract and added him to their Opening Day roster.

July 7, 2024: Named MLB All-Star

On July 7, 2024, Jackson Merrill was named as a reserve player in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, becoming the first rookie in Padres history to ever make the All-Star Game.

2024: MLB Debut and All-Star Selection

In 2024, Jackson Merrill made his MLB debut for the San Diego Padres and was selected for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.