Darrell Jackson (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Darrell Jackson |
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| Born: April 3, 1956 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| June 16, 1978, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
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| June 1, 1982, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
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| Win–loss record | 20–27 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.38 | ||
| Strikeouts | 229 | ||
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Darrell Preston Jackson, born on April 3, 1956, is a former American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher who played for the Minnesota Twins for five seasons, from 1978 to 1982.
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Darrell Jackson's Baseball Journey
Starting Out in Baseball
Darrell Jackson was first chosen by the Minnesota Twins in the 1973 baseball draft right after high school. However, he decided not to sign with them at that time. Instead, he chose to play college baseball at Arizona State University. While there, he played in the College World Series three times, showing off his skills.
Joining the Twins and Pro Debut
In 1977, the Twins drafted him again, this time in the 9th round. He began his professional career in 1978 with the Orlando Twins. In his very first game, he pitched nine innings without allowing any hits! The game was tied, so he left the game, but his team eventually won.
After playing just 10 games in the minor leagues, Darrell was called up to the main Minnesota Twins team in June 1978. That year, he played in 19 games. He even pitched a full game without letting the other team score, which is called a shutout, against the Oakland Athletics.
His Best Season and Later Years
In 1979, Darrell split his time between the Twins and their minor league team, the Toledo Mud Hens. The year 1980 was his best season in the major leagues. He won 9 games, had a good ERA (which measures how well a pitcher prevents runs), and recorded 90 strikeouts. He even got his only career save in a game, helping his team win 3-2.
Unfortunately, Darrell faced a shoulder injury in 1981, which limited his playing time. In 1982, his performance wasn't as strong, and he was released by the Twins in July. He did not play professional baseball after that.
Life After Baseball
Today, Darrell Jackson runs a non-profit organization called the 1020 Club, Inc. This organization helps young people who are facing challenges in their lives.
