Darrin Jackson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Darrin Jackson |
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Jackson with the Cubs in 1987
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 22, 1963 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: June 17, 1985, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| NPB: April 1, 1995, for the Seibu Lions | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| NPB: October 5, 1996, for the Seibu Lions | |||
| MLB: October 3, 1999, for the Chicago White Sox | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .257 | ||
| Home runs | 80 | ||
| Runs batted in | 317 | ||
| NPB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .277 | ||
| Home runs | 39 | ||
| Runs batted in | 132 | ||
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Darrin Jay Jackson was born on August 22, 1963. He is an American former Major League Baseball player. He mostly played as a center fielder. Darrin played baseball for 12 years in the big leagues.
He played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Chicago White Sox. He also played for the Seibu Lions in Japan. Today, Darrin Jackson is a radio commentator for the Chicago White Sox. He helps fans understand the game.
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Darrin Jackson's Baseball Career
Darrin Jackson started his professional baseball journey in 1985. His first team was the Chicago Cubs. He played for them from 1985 to 1989. After that, he joined the San Diego Padres. He stayed with the Padres until 1992.
Playing for Different Teams
Darrin moved to the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993. Later that same year, he played for the New York Mets. In 1994, he joined the Chicago White Sox. He played well in different leagues.
Time in Japan
From 1995 to 1996, Darrin played baseball in Japan. He was part of the Seibu Lions team. Playing in Japan was a unique experience for him. He then returned to play in the U.S.
Later Years in Baseball
After his time in Japan, Darrin played for the Minnesota Twins in 1997. He also played for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1997 to 1998. His last season in Major League Baseball was in 1999. He finished his playing career with the Chicago White Sox.
Life After Playing Baseball
After retiring as a player, Darrin Jackson stayed involved with baseball. He became a radio commentator. He shares his knowledge of the game with listeners. He has been a voice for the Chicago White Sox radio broadcasts for many years. This role allows him to continue being part of the sport he loves.
