Austin Jackson: podcast appearances and interviews

Austin Jarriel Jackson, born on February 1, 1987, is a former American professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball for multiple teams including the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, and New York Mets. Jackson attended Billy Ryan High School prior to beginning his professional career. He was selected by the New York Yankees in the 2005 MLB draft and was later traded to the Detroit Tigers at the end of the 2009 season. He made his MLB debut with the Tigers in 2010. During his time with the Tigers, he participated in postseason appearances in both 2010 and 2012 and led the American League in triples over those two seasons. In 2011, Jackson received the Fielding Bible Award for his performance as a center fielder. His career involved multiple trades, including a trade to the Seattle Mariners in 2014 and a subsequent trade to the Chicago Cubs in 2015. He signed several free agent contracts before concluding his MLB career in 2018.