The Mariners have selected Alex Jackson, C/OF, Rancho Bernardo HS (Calif.), with the No. 6 pick in the 2014 MLB Draft.
What they're saying:
"Jackson's a very physical kid, 6-foot-1 or so and probably pushing 220 pounds at this point, with a mostly clean, potent right-handed swing that should generate line-drive power to his pull side and at least doubles power to the opposite field." — Law
"He moves better than most catchers, though his receiving will need to improve if he's to stick behind the plate. If not, he has enough athleticism and bat to make it as a right fielder." — MLB.com prospect watch
Mariners scouting director Tom McNamara says they view OF as Alex Jackson's best position. "He's an athletic kid."
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) June 6, 2014
Alex Jackson says he's always played multiple postions -- catcher, outfield, some 3B - so not concerned at all with where #Mariners use him.
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) June 6, 2014
Always hear about #Mariners needing hitters that can hit for power to right-center. Alex Jackson can do that. #mlbdraft
— Nathan Rode (@NathanRode) June 5, 2014