Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jackson Peter Merrill |
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| Nickname(s) | Mr. June |
| Famous for | Signing a 9-year deal for $135 million |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" (195 cm) |
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| Weight | 88 Kg (195 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Severna Park High School, Maryland |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor degree |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Tattoo | On left hand |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sammie Quinn |
Family
| Father | Josh Merrill (Teacher) |
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| Mother | Jennie Merrill (Teacher) |
| Siblings | Joshua Merrill (Elder) |
Career
| Debut | Major Baseball League (MLB) - 20 March 2024 vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
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| Jersey Number | #3 (San Diego Padres) |
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| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Right |
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Favourites
| Food | Hibachi | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/_jacksonmerrill_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Jackson began his baseball journey in Severna Park, Maryland. | |
| As a teenager, he was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. | |
| He significantly increased his muscle mass by over 14 kgs after his junior season was canceled due to COVID-19. | |
| He played for the Army Black Knights in his junior year before joining the Kentucky Wildcats for his senior year. | |
| Selected 27th overall by the San Diego Padres in the 2021 MLB Draft after signing for a $1.8 million bonus. | |
| Participated in several leagues, including the Arizona Complex League in 2021 and the California League in 2022. | |
| Became the first rookie Padres player to be an All-Star after being named a reserve in 2024. | |
| Hit his first postseason homer against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series. | |
| In April 2025, signed a lucrative 9-year extension with the Padres worth $135 million, with potential total value reaching $204 million. | |
| His contract includes incentives that could add $1 million for every 500 plate appearances in future seasons. | |
| Managed by KHG Sports Management Agency. |
