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March 02, 2008

Reggie Likes Austin Jackson

Via the Daily News:

Austin Jackson, a 21-year-old outfielder, made a terrific running catch of a low line drive, prompting Reggie Jackson to call him the best athlete in the organization and offer comparisons to, among others, Devon White, Gary Pettis and Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Reggie predicted the youngster would be in the majors in 2010.

Jackson, who batted .304 in 128 games in the minors last year, mostly at Class A, grinned when told of the Hall of Famer's comparisons. "It feels good, coming from one of the best players in the game," Jackson said.

It doesn't get any better with the leather in center than Devon White and Gary Pettis. That's some company. Still, I've also seen reports that Austin has lost some speed since High School and that he still needs some polish in the outfield. So, we have to remember the source, Reggie, on this one and not get too giddy on this report.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at March 2, 2008 08:38 AM

Comments

I can see the Pettis/White comparisons. But LaDanian Tomlinson? Pettis, White, and Jackson are lean, rangy athletes. Tomlinson's a bruiser at 230 lbs. Weird comp.

Posted by: MJ [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 2, 2008 10:11 AM

Reggie wasn't comparing Jackson to LT physically, he just said he moves better than him.

Posted by: Mike A. [TypeKey Profile Page] at March 2, 2008 03:01 PM