JoJo Jackson selected by the New York YankeesMLB team…
Baseball July 17, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
The New York Yankees selected JoJo Jackson in the MLB Draft
ATLANTA: The New York Yankees have selected Georgia State University standout outfielder JoJo Jackson in the 17th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
Jackson has committed to play summer baseball with the Frederick Keys, an MLB Draft collegiate team. This outstanding accomplishment highlights Georgia State’s reputation for producing elite athletes and represents a critical turning point in Jackson’s future career.
The Stone Mountain, Georgia, native was a two-year starter and three-year letterwinner for Georgia State’s switch hitting outfield team. With a.310 average in his final season with the Panthers, Jackson rose to the third spot among the program’s top hitters. Additiona
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