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Justin Jackson Completes Successful First Season Transitioning to Pitching

January 16, 2014

Justin Jackson Completes Successful First Season Transitioning to Pitching

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One of the major stories in the Blue Jays organization heading into the 2013 season was the transformation of shortstop Justin Jackson into a right-handed relief pitcher. The former 1st round pick (45th overall) of the 2007 MLB draft spent six seasons as an...

Justin Jackson Talks About Converting to Pitching

January 22, 2013

Justin Jackson Talks About Converting to Pitching

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Justin Jackson was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays with the 45th overall pick in the 2007 MLB Draft out of Roberson High School. At the time, the young prospect played shortstop and was known for his bat, his speed, his defense and his plus arm. Now, after six...

Season Recap: Dunedin Blue Jays

November 10, 2011

Season Recap: Dunedin Blue Jays

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The Dunedin Blue Jays (Advanced-A) finished the season in first place in the Florida State Leauge’s (FSL) North division with a 79-61 record, which was the best record in the entire league. Dunedin was unfortunately defeated by the Daytona Cubs (affiliate of the...

Interview with Justin Jackson: Progressing from the 2007 MLB Draft

July 21, 2011

Interview with Justin Jackson: Progressing from the 2007 MLB Draft

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Justin Jackson, the 45th overall pick in the 2007 MLB Draft, was drafted as a shortstop out of TC Roberson High School. He signed with the Blue Jays on July 7, 2007 for a $675 000 bonus, according to Baseball Cube. When he was draft he was known for his strong...