Mitchell Jackson

Class:
Freshman
Height:
6-5
Weight:
170
Hometown:
Marion, Ill.
High School:
Marion

2021 (FRESHMAN)

Earned a spot on the MVC Academic Honor Roll.

2020 (FRESHMAN)

Went 0-1 with a 3.06 ERA over six appearances, including three starts ... Fourth on the team with 17.2 innings, allowing just 15 hits and holding opponents to a .238 average ... Two scoreless appearances ... Struck out a season-high five and walked none in 3.2 innings at Jackson State (Feb. 15) ... Pitched 4.1 scoreless innings in the win over Northern Illinois (March 8), which SIU won in a shutout.

PRIOR TO SIU

Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 36th round of the 2019 MLB Draft … Two-way starter at nearby Marion High School … First-team All-South Seven Conference pitcher and infielder … Helped Marion win Regional Championship as a junior … Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American … Chosen to compete in the Southern Illinois Coaches Association All-Star baseball game … Also played basketball and volleyball.

PERSONAL

Son of Karrie and Brent Jackson ... His mother Karrie (Irvin) played softball at SIU, was first-team All-MVC in 1993, led the NCAA in triples in 1993 with 13, and was a career .338 hitter (No. 4 all-time at SIU) ... Has two younger brothers, Trevor and Brady ... Born August 20, 2001, in Peoria, Ill. ... Major in exercise science.