Darrin Jackson

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Darrin Jackson : biography

August 22, 1963 –

1993 Was with San Diego for spring training, and was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, where he played until June 11, before once again being traded and played for the New York Mets for the rest of the season … His solo homer in the eighth inning off Chicago’s Alex Fernández April 25 was the difference in a 1-0 Toronto victory … Had a tough year at the plate, batting .216 for the Blue Jays and .195 for New York … Did not commit an error in 23 outfield starts with the Mets, handling 55 chances and making four assists … Spent July 19-Sept. 1 on the disabled list with hyperthyroidism.

1994 Strung together two 8-game hit streaks (May 13–20 and June 18–24).

1995 Signed with Seibu Lions of Japanese Pacific League … Ranked 7th in league with .289 average … Collected 20 home runs and 68 RBI.

1996 Played with Seibu Lions of Japanese Pacific League … Hit .266 with 19 home runs and 64 RBI in 126 games.

Jackson became the television color analyst for the White Sox in 2000, alongside play-by-play man Ken "Hawk" Harrelson. On Friday, September 12, 2008, he was informed by the White Sox that he would be replaced on television broadcasts in 2009 by Steve Stone. On December 13, 2008, the Chicago Tribunes reported that Jackson had elected to stay with the White Sox and become the radio color analyst position alongside Ed Farmer. "This has been my home," Jackson told the Tribune Saturday. "Farmio (play-by-play announcer Ed Farmer) is a friend of mine, and we’re going to have fun." Jackson had interviewed with numerous media outlets including ESPN and the new Major League Baseball channel.

Personal life

He grew up in Culver City, California where he played baseball in Culver City National Little League, Culver City Babe Ruth League, and was in the 1978 Babe Ruth World Series where his team took second place. Of this team, five went pro. He attended Culver City High School and played for its baseball team as well. In the offseason, Darrin resides in Arizona with his wife Robin. They have four children: Alexandre, Arianna, Adian, and most recently Tatum.