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Brewers Sign Jay Jackson

By Jeff Todd | February 15, 2019 at 8:49pm CDT

The Brewers have inked a minors deal with righty Jay Jackson, per a club announcement. It would pay him $1MM if he can crack the major-league roster, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports (Twitter link)..

When last we saw him on this side of the Pacific back in 2015, Jackson had finally (albeit briefly) cracked the majors after seven seasons in the upper minors. Despite that milestone, and a generally productive season at Double-A and Triple-A after moving into a full-time relief role, Jackson’s outlook was decidedly uncertain. He ended up being set free by the Padres to pursue an opportunity in Japan.

Now 31, Jackson has been plying his trade in the interim in with Nippon Professional Baseball’s Hiroshima Carp. Through three seasons, he has spun 176 innings of 2.10 ERA ball with 9.8 K/9 and 3.5 BB/9. It’ll be interesting to see whether he can carry some of that success back with him to the affiliated ranks, though the hard-throwing righty will first need to earn his way onto the 40-man roster.

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  1. tazman4878

    7 years ago

    Who???

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    • Netflix&RichHill

      7 years ago

      Read the article

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      • DarkSide830

        7 years ago

        gotta admit, i felt the same way, given they designated a whole article to him.

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        • Kenneth C.

          7 years ago

          hay darkside its kenny

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        • dray16

          7 years ago

          who?

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        • DarkSide830

          7 years ago

          lol hey kenny

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    • martyjay75

      7 years ago

      You know…..Jay Jackson.

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    • SFGiants74

      7 years ago

      I say the same thing about tazman4878.

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    • frankf

      7 years ago

      Former Cubs top prospect (though I don’t believe he ever cracked a Top 100 list.) Had some great stuff.

      Reply
      • Smedley Butler

        7 years ago

        He made it to #98 in Baseball America’s top 100 in 2009.
        OK, that was 10.years ago but it looks like control issues and secondary pitches just weren’t there until he put in good time in the Japanese League.

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  2. bobtillman

    7 years ago

    Actually read an article in the Times months ago that the Spanks inquired/negotiated with James; he’s been on the radar. Hey, for a “possible” million bucks?……he’s more likely to contribute than Rob Refsnyder.

    Methinks Dave Sterns may have gotten something here.

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    • ScottCFA

      7 years ago

      And if he doesn’t make the team, the Crew is out nothing! Not a bad “deal.”

      Reply
  3. ScottRC

    7 years ago

    Was this even noteworthy?

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    • basebaIl1600

      7 years ago

      Because the Brewers are thin on pitching, so the likeyhood of him making the roster is greater than your other oversea imports.

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      • Ry.the.Stunner

        7 years ago

        Brewers are thin on pitching? Jay Jackson is a reliever. I highly disagree with your claim that their bullpen, which dominated in 2018, is “thin”.

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    • BrewersMVP08

      7 years ago

      is your existence noteworthy?

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    • stan lee the manly

      7 years ago

      People said the same thing about Miles Mikolas last year

      Reply
    • SFGiants74

      7 years ago

      Obviously you thought it was noteworthy. Why do you need to criticize the staff at this site.

      Reply
      • ottomatic

        7 years ago

        let him be a miserable human being. I’m sure it’s punishment enough

        Reply
  4. dunham

    7 years ago

    Never heard of her…

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    • darenh

      7 years ago

      Omg you’re so clever

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    • SFGiants74

      7 years ago

      Never heard of you

      Reply
  5. chicagofan1978

    7 years ago

    He will be the new Miles Mikolas

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  6. Brizzo123

    7 years ago

    well they had some good luck in picking up Thames from overseas but I’m still confused on why the brew crew doesn’t try and trade him with no real roster spot for him…their are plenty of teams out there who could use a slugging lefty

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    • stan lee the manly

      7 years ago

      Cardinals could use him! The Brewers could get Gyorko and add to their infield let collection lol

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    • stan lee the manly

      7 years ago

      Infielder collection*

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    • MannyPineappleExpress9

      7 years ago

      But not a 1b, or very poor defensive corner outfielder. Which I suspect is part of the reason he’s still a brewer. Also as a fall back/platoon partner for Aguilar.

      Reply
  7. Lefty Grove’s right hand

    7 years ago

    Pitched great in Japan but can’t get a major league contract?

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    • andrewf

      7 years ago

      He had some walk issues last year in Japan. He was much better in 2026-2017.

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    • clepto

      7 years ago

      4.1/10

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      • Lefty Grove’s right hand

        7 years ago

        Your no response on the other article speaks volume as to who you are and how you go about yourself on this forum. Everyone’s grade for you as a commenter would probably be a 0.1/10. Except for your fellow trolls of course.

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  8. Oxford Karma

    7 years ago

    It is rare that I haven’t heard of a guy. It feels better that he was only in the league for a few minutes, 3-4 years ago!

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    • SFGiants74

      7 years ago

      The obvious reply is that you do not have the skills to correctly scout players and get them signed MLB contracts. What is your track record in player development.

      Reply
  9. tomselleck

    7 years ago

    Any relation to Edwin Jackson?

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    • thecoffinnail

      7 years ago

      Or Action Jackson?

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      • CrewOBrews

        7 years ago

        Jackson pollock

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  10. mroland22

    7 years ago

    My brother is a scout with the Brewers and he thinks this young 31 year old could be on the fast track to the big leagues. To quote “Sneakiest pickup of my career”

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  11. Frisco500

    7 years ago

    I was wondering what happened to him. He had a live arm. But from what I remember no real secondary pitches. He sort of fell apart once he couldn’t rely solely on heat.

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  12. gomerhodge71

    7 years ago

    Guy’s been in baseball since MySpace and “Flavor of Love” were popular. That’s sticking with it, Jay. Good luck to him.

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  13. HBan22

    7 years ago

    He could be this year’s Chris Martin.

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  14. Michael Wheeler

    7 years ago

    Great dude. Happy he’s getting another shot back in the states.

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