Austin Jackson Set to Become Tigers’ CF, Leadoff Man

Last Updated on February 26, 2010 10:36 pm by shah

Jackson to Start?

Lakeland, FL – Austin Jackson knows the Detroit Tigers expect a lot from him.

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Jackson is set to become the Tigers’ new center fielder, and will start the exhibition season as their leadoff hitter.
Jackson has never played in a major league game. The Tigers got him last December from the Yankees in a three-team trade that sent All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson to New York.

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Posted: 2/26/10 10:35PM ET