Daniel Jackson (baseball)

Daniel Jackson
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 3
Catcher
Born: (2004-11-24) November 24, 2004
Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Career highlights and awards

Daniel Alexander Jackson (born November 24, 2004) is an American college baseball catcher for the Georgia Bulldogs. Nicknamed "Rhino", he previously played for the Wofford Terriers.[1]

Career

Jackson attended North Springs High School in Sandy Springs, Georgia. He committed to play college baseball at Wofford College.

Jackson appeared in 56 games as a freshman, posting a .357 batting average with 12 home runs and 69 RBI.[2] He was subsequently named the Southern Conference Freshman of the Year and earned Second Team Freshman All-America honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.[3] After the season, Jackson transferred to the University of Georgia.[4] As a sophomore, he recorded a .240 batting average with 14 home runs and 36 RBI.[5] After the season he played summer ball for the Chatham Anglers in the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL).[6]

In his junior season, Jackson had a breakout year, leading the Southeastern Conference in home runs, RBI, and batting average.[7] After stealing three bases in the second game of a doubleheader against Ole Miss, he became the first player in school history to record 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a single season.[8] On May 16, Jackson became the sixth player in NCAA Division I history to record at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a single season.[9] At the conclusion of the regular season, he was named the SEC Player of the Year.[10] Against Mississippi State in game two of the Athens Super Regional, Jackson hit a go-ahead home run in the 10th inning, helping Georgia secure an 11–9 victory and advance to the College World Series for the first time since 2008.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Georgia's big-swinging Diamond Dogs are powered by the Rhino that is Daniel Jackson". ESPN. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  2. ^ Cahill, Teddy (June 13, 2026). "Daniel Jackson's and Vahn Lackey's paths from overlooked recruits to All-America catchers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  3. ^ Weiszer, Marc. "Daniel Jackson knew it was 'go time.' Then he walked off another Georgia baseball win". Online Athens. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  4. ^ Hawthorne, Madison (April 15, 2025). "One-on-One with Georgia Baseball star Daniel Jackson". Baseball Prospect Journal. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  5. ^ Bartlett, Peter (March 2, 2026). "Daniel Jackson powers Georgia with five-tool performance". Baseball Prospect Journal. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  6. ^ "How Daniel Jackson evolved into Chatham's premier power threat". www.chathamanglers.com. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  7. ^ Tatelbaum, Kyle (April 30, 2026). "Georgia Bulldogs Catcher Daniel Jackson Rewriting Record Books". Albany Herald. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  8. ^ "Daniel Jackson makes history, as Georgia splits dramatic doubleheader at Ole Miss". 247Sports. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  9. ^ Shelton, Hunter (May 16, 2026). "Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson becomes sixth player in D1 history to accomplish 25-25 season". Georgia Bulldogs. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  10. ^ "Georgia's Wes Johnson, Daniel Jackson earn SEC accolades". ajc. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  11. ^ "'He's the best player in the country.' Daniel Jackson comes through for Georgia". ajc. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
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