Darrin Jackson is a former Major League Baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on August 22, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, and attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played college baseball.
Jackson was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the second round of the 1981 MLB draft and made his major league debut with the team in 1985. He played for the Cubs for three seasons before being traded to the San Diego Padres in 1988.
After two seasons with the Padres, Jackson was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 1990. He played for the Blue Jays for one season before being traded to the New York Mets in 1991. Jackson played for the Mets for one season before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1992.
Jackson played for the White Sox for four seasons and was a key player on the team that won the American League Central division in 1993. He was known for his strong defensive skills and was a reliable outfielder for the team.
In 1996, Jackson signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as a free agent. He played for the Brewers for two seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1998. Jackson played for the Reds for one season before retiring from baseball in 1999.
Throughout his career, Jackson was known for his strong defensive skills and his ability to hit for power. He hit a career-high 21 home runs in 1993 and had a career batting average of .257.
After retiring from baseball, Jackson became a broadcaster and worked as a color commentator for the White Sox and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also worked as a studio analyst for ESPN and as a radio host for SiriusXM.
Overall, Darrin Jackson had a successful career as a major league baseball player and has continued to be involved in the sport as a broadcaster and analyst.
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