Damian Jackson
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| Washington Nationals — No. | |
| Outfield | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
|---|---|
| September 12, 1996 for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through October 2, 2006) |
|
| Avg | .243 |
| HR | 32 |
| RBI | 198 |
| Teams | |
Damian Jacques Jackson (born August 16, 1973 in Los Angeles, California), is a major league second baseman. He bats and throws right-handed.
Jackson previously played for the Cleveland Indians (1996-1997), Cincinnati Reds (1997-1998), San Diego Padres (1999-2001 and 2005), Detroit Tigers (2002), Boston Red Sox (2003), Chicago Cubs (2004), Kansas City Royals (2004), and Washington Nationals (2006). He was released by the Nationals on August 25, 2006.
Jackson was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 44th round of the 1991 draft. He did not play a full season until he joined the San Diego Padres in 1999 when he led all rookies in stolen bases. He sustained an injury in 2001, when he was hit by A.J. Burnett during Burnett's no-hit game.
He is best known for colliding with then-teammate and Red Sox center fielder Johnny Damon during the 2003 American League Division Series, knocking Damon unconscious.
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