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Jackson Merrill

movie Baseball player (center fielder) cake 19 April 2003 (Saturday) (Baltimore, Maryland, USA)
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Net Worth

$1.8 million (as of 2025)

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Height

6' 3" (195 cm)

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Age

22

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Nation

American

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 19 April 2003 (Saturday)
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: American
Hometown: Baltimore

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried

Education

Schools: Severna Park High School, Maryland
Colleges: United States Military Academy, New York University of Kentucky, Kentucky
Education: Bachelor degree

Lifestyle

Religion: Christianity
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Jackson Merrill

  • Jackson Merrill started playing baseball in Severna Park, Maryland.
  • During his teenage years, he was a fan of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • After his junior season was cancelled due to COVID-19, he started working out and gained over 14 kg (30 pounds) of muscle.
  • In his junior year, he played for the Army Black Knights before moving to the Kentucky Wildcats in his senior year.
  • He received a scholarship to complete his college degree.
  • In the 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, the San Diego Padres selected him in the first round with the 27th overall pick.
  • He signed a deal with the Padres in 2021 with a $1.8 million signing bonus.
  • He played in many leagues, including the Arizona Complex League (ACL) in 2021, the California League in 2022, the MidWest League in 2023, and the Texas League in 2023.

    Jackson Merrill when he played in the Texas League
    Jackson Merrill when he played in the Texas League
  • He became the first rookie Padres player to be selected for the All-Star Game after being chosen as a reserve player in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
  • He hit the first postseason home run of his career during Game 2 of the National League Division Series for San Diego Padres against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

    Jackson Merrill playing for San Diego Padres
    Jackson Merrill playing for the San Diego Padres
  • In April 2025, he signed a 9-year contract extension with the Padres for $135 million guaranteed, with a maximum value of $204 million.
  • For every 500 plate appearances in a season, he will earn an additional $1 million toward his future salaries for the 2030-2034 seasons.
  • There is a club option for a 10th year (2035), which will convert to a player option if he finishes in the top five of MVP voting.
  • KHG Sports Management Agency manages him.

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