Jackson Ferris (baseball)

Jackson Ferris (born January 15, 2004) is an American baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.

Jackson Ferris
Chicago Cubs
Pitcher
Born: (2004-01-15) January 15, 2004
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Bats: Right
Throws: Left

Amateur career

Ferris grew up in Mount Airy, North Carolina.[1] He initially attended Mount Airy High School before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, after his sophomore year. As a junior, Ferris went 8–0 with a 0.55 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 50+2⁄3 innings pitched.[1] Ferris pitched for Team USA during the summer prior to his senior season.[2] He was a teammate of fellow top 2022 draft prospect Elijah Green.[3] Ferris signed to play at Ole Miss in November 2021 during the early signing period.[4] He had initially committed to play at North Carolina State, but flipped his commitment at the beginning of his junior year.[5] Ferris was named a preseason All-American by Baseball America entering his senior season.[6]

Professional career

The Chicago Cubs selected Ferris in the second round with the 47th overall pick in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[7] He signed with the Cubs on July 30, 2022, for an over-slot signing bonus of $3,005,000.[8]

References
  1. "Ferris a top MLB prospect for 2022". The Mount Airy News. July 16, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  2. "GAMEDAY: Ferris Takes the Mound for Game Two Against Canada". USABaseball.com. September 4, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  3. O'Donnell, Kevin (February 23, 2022). "IMG's dynamic baseball duo hopes to finish senior year undefeated and earn a national title for academy". FOX13News.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  4. "Former Granite Bear Ferris signs with Ole Miss". The Mount Airy News. November 11, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  5. Gabler, Nate (September 25, 2020). "Lanky Lefty Pitcher Jackson Ferris Commits to Ole Miss Baseball". SI.com. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  6. "2022 Preseason High School All-American Teams". Baseball America. February 7, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  7. "Chicago Cubs select Ole Miss baseball signee Jackson Ferris in 2022 MLB Draft".
  8. Stebbins, Tim (July 30, 2022). "Cubs sign Jackson Ferris, 19 of 20 draft picks". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved August 1, 2022.


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