Jackson Merrill on his new extension with Padres
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The San Diego Padres have locked down their center fielder of the future by inking a nine-year, $135 million contract extension with Jackson Merrill.
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Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
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Michael King struck out 11 in five innings and Jackson Merrill homered for the San Diego Padres, who started 6-0 for the first time in their 57-season history by beating the Cleveland Guardians 7-0
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Kyle Hart earned his first big league win, Gavin Sheets had a pair of two-run doubles among his three hits and the San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 Monday night to start 5-0 for the ...
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The San Diego Padres and star young center fielder Jackson Merrill have agreed to terms on a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, FanSided reports. The pact reportedly includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season that can be converted into a player option. In all, the total value of the contract could reach $204 million.
In the fourth inning on Monday night, Jackson Merrill got a hold of a hanging slider from Guardians left-hander Logan Allen. He launched it 411 feet to the beach area in right-center field, the toughest place to leave Petco Park.
ABC 10News Sports Director Ben Higgins spoke with the 21-year-old centerfielder about Merrill's rapid ascent to baseball stardom.
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