Kyle Jackson
| IP | 554 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.403 |
| WHIP | 1.384 |
| BB/9 | 3.655 |
| SO/9 | 8.464 |
- Full name Kyle Ovila Jackson
- Born 04/09/1983 in Nashua, NH
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School St. Petersburg College
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Drafted in the 32nd round (963rd overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 2001.
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RHP Kyle Jackson ranks as the best high school player in the three-state region. The St. John's recruit drew a lot of late-season interest with three potentially above-average pitches--a fastball that touched 91-92 mph, a changeup and curve--that combined to overwhelm New Hampshire high school hitters.
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Jackson was New Hampshire's top prospect when he came out of high school in 2001, though he fell to the 32nd round in part because he was committed to St. John's. After the Red Sox drafted him in the 32nd round he opted to go to St. Petersburg, where he won a junior college state title before signing as a draft-and-follow. He pitched just two innings after signing in 2002 because of a tired arm, but he rebounded to win Boston's Gulf Coast League pitcher of the year award last summer. Jackson could have three average or better pitches. His curveball ranks as one of the best in the system, and he also has an 88-93 mph fastball. His changeup is further behind but shows promise. His biggest needs are to get more consistent with his delivery and to develop a pitch to put hitters away with. Jackson earned a late-season promotion to Lowell, so he could begin 2004 in low Class A.
