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Austin Jackson – New York Yankees OF

Posted on 22 November 2008

H/W: 6-1 185 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 2/1/87

Jackson took major strides this year to become the top prospect in the Yankees budding farm system. Spending the entire '08 season with AA Trenton, Jackson hit .285 with 9 HR 69 RBI and 19 SB. Jackson possesses an athletic 6-1 185 lb. frame that should produce more home runs as he matures and his 33 doubles this season shows promise for future power production. Defensively, he has all the tools necessary to be an above average CF at the major league level. Jackson has shown the ability to draw walks (56 in '08) though he still needs to improve his strike zone judgment as he often over swings, especially in deeper counts.

2009 Preview: Jackson is not ready for New York yet. Even though he will get a good amount of playing time in spring training, he will likely start AAA Scranton-Wilkes Barre in April. Keep an eye on the development of his plate discipline and HR power. If he takes a step back, the Yankees may decide to send him back to Trenton to work out the kinks. Jackson's target date for NY is 2010 as Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui's contracts are due to expire at the end of the '09 season. Don't be surprised if the Yankees decide to get Austin some Bronx AB's in September. While the market demand for his 2007 Donruss Elite Extra and 2008 Bowman Chrome autographs is high, Jackson's projectible ceiling and status as the Yankees' top prospect make his cards a can't miss addition to any collection.

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