2015
Played in 21 games and made five starts (four at third base and one at first)… Of his six hits, four went for extra bases — two homers, one double and one triple… Drove in eight runs and scored 10 times… Homered to right field in his first career at-bat as a pinch-hitter in the seventh against St. John’s on Opening Day… Made first career start (at third) and scored two runs against Indiana State on 2/28… Crushed a grand slam to left center as a part of Tech’s seven-run seventh against Georgia Southern on 3/10… Made his second start of the season (at first) in the series-finale against No. 7 Louisville… Drew two walks and scored two runs after coming off the bench in Tech’s 11-5 win over Virginia Tech on 4/3… Started back-to-back game for the first time in his career against Presbyterian, going a combined 3-for-7 with three runs and two RBI… Netted first career double and triple in the 10-2 victory over PC.
Before Tech
A four-year baseball letterwinner at Houston County High School under head coach Jason Brett… Won the Class AAAAA state title in his senior year… Named to USA Today’s All-Georgia High School Baseball team as an outfielder… Earned All-State honors in three consecutive seasons and Region Player of the Year honors in back to back seasons… Recognized as his team’s best offensive player in three straight seasons… Hit over .500 with 13 home runs in his senior year… Lists playing in the 2009 Little League World Series as his most memorable athletic accomplishment… Chose Georgia Tech for its outstanding degree, the baseball program and as a lifelong Yellow Jacket fan.
Personal
Full name is Blake Antonio Jackson… Born Aug. 10, 1996 in Altus, Oklahoma… Son of Terry and Crissie Jackson… Has an older brother, Brad, who played baseball at Georgia College & State University… Hobbies include hunting and spending time with old friends… Majoring in business administration.
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