Sports stats



NL Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

Jackson Named N.L. Player of the Year

September 9, 2009 - Northern League (NL)
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks News Release


FARGO, N.D. - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks outfielder Nic Jackson was voted the Northern League Player of the Year, the league office announced today. Jackson becomes the second RedHawks player to earn the honor, joining former CF Joe Mathis (2006).

Jackson, who led the league with 97 RBI, established career highs in stolen bases (26) and RBI while also totaling his most home runs (17) since 2001. Playing 93 of 95 games for the ‘Hawks in center field, he ranked eighth in the league in batting (.310), third in total bases (196) and doubles (26), fourth in runs (76) and hits (119). He also led the league in stolen base percentage (.867).

Jackson, who was named to the mid-season and post-season Northern League All Star teams, was also honored as the Player of the Week (July 27th) and the Rawlings Player of the Month (July).

The 6-3, 200-pounder is an eight-year veteran and former third round draft pick (76th pick overall) of the Chicago Cubs in the 2000 Amateur Draft out of the University of Richmond (Richmond, VA). Over his career, he spent parts of two seasons at Triple-A and three years at Double-A. Besides the Cubs, he also played for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies organizations. He was signed by the RedHawks on April 3, 2009.

Check out the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Statistics



Northern League Stories from September 9, 2009


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central