Street, Jackson named Pitcher, Player-of-the-Week
Published on October 28, 2004 under Arizona Fall League (AzFL) News Release
Phoenix Desert Dogs Houston Street and Scottsdale Scorpions Conor Jackson were named the Arizona Fall League's Pitcher and Player-of-the-Week, respectively, for the week of October 18-October 23, 2004.
Phoenix pitcher Houston Street (OAK) ranks second in the league with a .90 ERA. In eight games, Street has held hitters to one run on eight hits. He has walked only one batter and struck out 11. Street has helped the Desert Dogs to a 13-5 record and first place in the National Division.
In his first professional season, Street had a rapid rise through the Oakland system. Street began the year at single-A Kane County of the Midwest League and was promoted to AA Midland in August. He excelled in the Texas League, going 1-0 with two saves, while posting a 1.42 ERA in nine appearances. The former Texas Longhorn pitcher finished the year at AAA Sacramento.
Conor Jackson (AZ) hit .400 (10-for-25) for the Scorpions. The outfielder hit a double and four home runs. He drove in eight and scored five times. Jackson is hitting .361 overall and leads the league in home runs (6) and is third in RBI (19). His offensive performance has helped the Scorpions remain in first place for the American Division.
Jackson was the Diamondbacks' first round pick in the 2003 Amateur Draft. The 22-year-old Jackson had a good start to his professional career, winning the MVP of the Northwest League in 2003 after hitting .312 with six home runs and 55 RBIs, as well as setting the league record for doubles with 32. Jackson joins the Arizona Fall League in 2004 following his second season in the Diamondbacks' organization. Jackson was promoted to AA El Paso this year after hitting .345 with 11 home runs and 54 RBIs at single-A Lancaster.
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