JACKSON MERRILL NEWS

Jackson Merrill's Historic Rookie Season Earned Him an All-Star Selection At 21, Merrill continues to impress and more than earned an All-Star spot.

JULY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Plates three runs Friday Merrill went 1-for-4 with a triple and three RBI in a 10-8 win against Arizona on Friday.

Impact Merrill knocked in San Diego's first run on a groundout in the second inning and added a two-run triple in the fourth. The outfielder also put an end to a streak of three games in which he had struck out multiple times. Despite that recent stretch, punchouts haven't been a problem for Merrill in the majors -- he has a very tolerable 17.0 percent strikeout rate through 323 plate appearances. The rookie has looked every bit a capable big-league hitter, slashing .289/.321/.456 with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 40 runs and 10 stolen bases through 88 games.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Plates three runs Friday Merrill went 1-for-4 with a triple and three RBI in a 10-8 win against Arizona on Friday.

Impact Merrill knocked in San Diego's first run on a groundout in the second inning and added a two-run triple in the fourth. The outfielder also put an end to a streak of three games in which he had struck out multiple times. Despite that recent stretch, punchouts haven't been a problem for Merrill in the majors -- he has a very tolerable 17.0 percent strikeout rate through 323 plate appearances. The rookie is proving to be a capable big-league hitter, slashing .289/.321/.456 with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 40 runs and 10 stolen bases through 88 games.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to three spot Merrill will start in center field and bat third in Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Merrill had one start out of the leadoff spot back in mid-April and batted fifth a couple times last month, but this will be his first-ever start from the third spot in the Padres' batting order. The rookie outfielder has earned the assignment by slashing a robust .352/.380/.727 with nine home runs, 21 RBI and two stolen bases over his last 23 games. Jake Cronenworth has typically hit third since Fernando Tatis (quad) went down and he has a day off Thursday, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Merrill receive more opportunities from the middle of the San Diego batting order.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Records 10th steal Merrill went 2-for-5 with one RBI and one stolen base in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact Merrill stole his first base since June 9. Over the 20 games between thefts, the rookie outfielder impressed, hitting .347 with nine home runs, 19 RBI and 14 runs scored. For the season, he's at a .293/.326/.458 slash line with 12 homers, 10 steals, 43 RBI and 39 runs scored over 86 contests while taking on a near-everyday role in center field.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Continues power surge Merrill went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a double in an 11-1 rout of the Red Sox on Saturday.

Impact Merrill increased San Diego's lead to 4-0 with a fourth-inning solo blast and capped the scoring in the contest with an RBI double in the eighth. The rookie has homered in back-to-back contests and in half of his past 10 games. Extended further, Merrill's power surge has included nine long balls over his past 16 contests, and he's slashing .333/.365/.817 with 18 RBI and 12 runs during that stretch.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Merrill's 3-run homer, Higashioka's 2-run shot lead Padres to 9-2 win over Red Sox

Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka hit a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox

JUNE 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Jackson Merrill hits a 440-foot, 3-run homer in the Padres' 6-4 win over the Brewers

Rookie Jackson Merrill hit a 440-foot, three-run homer to the base of the batter’s eye in center field and had a bat flip to match as the San Diego Padres beat the NL Central-leadi...

JUNE 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

It's a Merrill-go-round as rookie homers again NEW YORK -- After a loss to the Mets on Friday, Jackson Merrill answered questions and prepped for the team bus with a quiet intensity -- a...

JUNE 16 • MLB.COM

Jackson Merrill's second HR is game winner as Padres beat Athletics Jackson Merrill’s second homer of the game came with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday and lifted the San Diego Padres to...

JUNE 12 • SACBEE.COM

Rookie Jackson Merrill homers in 9th off Miller to lift the Padres to a 5-4 win against the A's Rookie Jackson Merrill’s second homer of the game was a walk-off shot off Mason Miller with one out in the ninth and the San Diego Padres be...

JUNE 12 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sweet sweep: Jackson Merrill's walk-off homer helps Padres secure season's first against A's One night after Kyle Higashioka's heroics, Jackson Merrill secures sweep with solo shot off Oakland closer

JUNE 12 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rookie Jackson Merrill homers in 9th off Miller to lift the Padres to a 5-4 win against the A's

Rookie Jackson Merrill’s second homer of the day was a game-ending drive off Mason Miller with one out in the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4

JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'He's a big leaguer, man': Padres taking notice of Merrill's learning curve This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...

JUNE 10 • MLB.COM

Heads to bench Saturday Merrill is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers.

Impact Merrill will head to the bench with lefty James Paxton starting for the Dodgers. Jose Azocar is starting in center field and batting eighth.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

'The kid's good, man': Merrill making a splash with Padres This story was excerpted from the Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your...

MAY 9 • MLB.COM

Padres Daily: For starters, it's inconsistent; Merrill adjusts; Arraez learns; Macias braces for more hits Padres starters have arguably been the biggest obstacle to winning so far; Jackson Merrill works out of slump; David Macias hopes Luis Arrae...

MAY 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Jackson Merrill expects to play Friday after missing Padres' game Thursday with groin tightness Team did not want to push rookie center fielder, who just turned 21 and has played 27 major league games

APRIL 26 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres Daily: Cease amazes; Wade in a pinch; Campusano's run; Merrill, close and late again Dylan Cease turns in a rare start at Coors Field; Tyler Wade is looking like a winning piece; Luis Campusano shows his wheels

APRIL 23 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Shōta Imanaga, Colton Cowser headline MLB's 10 best rookies

A wave of rookies are making an impact across MLB — and it largely hasn't been who we expected. Here are the top 10 rookies of the 2024 seas...

APRIL 18

Padres Daily: King's pursuit; less supportive; schedule settles in Until yesterday, the Padres had scored a lot of runs in Michael King's starts; Friday begins a stretch of 13 games without a day off

APRIL 18 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Jackson Merrill, Padres look to extend surge in clash vs. Brewers Rookie Jackson Merrill’s enthusiasm appears to be contagious for the San Diego Padres, who will continue their three-game series against the...

APRIL 16 • SUNHERALD.COM

Padres Daily: Building belief; Kolek stepping up in role; more Merrill magic The Padres are making confidence habitual; rookie Stephen Kolek being asked to fill crucial role; a look at some of Jackson Merrill's number...

APRIL 16 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

How contact hitters like Steven Kwan, Jackson Merrill and CJ Abrams are working to add power These hitters are already valuable due to their defensive prowess and contact ability. Here's how they're working to also become sluggers.

APRIL 16 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jacksons steal the show: Two top prospects combine for history MILWAUKEE -- The Jacksons are making an early strong impression. Jackson Chourio of the Brewers and the Padres’ Jackson Merrill, both 20-yea...

APRIL 16 • MLB.COM