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Podcast EP 22: Tyler Jackson (Minor League Pitcher & Former JUCO/D1 Standout)

In this episode…

There isn’t much in the game that Tyler Jackson hasn’t experienced, which is why his story and insight provide such a great learning opportunity for those trying to make it to the next level. Jackson’s college recruitment had its share of surprises and his college playing career saw stops at 4 different schools in his home state of South Carolina, including University of South Carolina (D1, SEC), USC Lancaster (JUCO), University of South Carolina Upstate (D1, Atlantic Sun), and Clemson (D1, ACC). If that sounds like a whirlwind, his 2 years in professional baseball have seen him make stops at every level of the minor leagues from Rookie Ball to AAA. At each stop in his baseball journey, Jackson learned valuable lessons which he graciously passes on to listeners in this can’t miss podcast episode! Who better to learn from than a player who has seen just about everything at the college and professional level? Dive in as we touch on everything from the different levels of college baseball and the intensity of college workout programs to advice on choosing a college team, transferring, and much more!

Topics…

Recruiting, Recruiting Process, D1, Power 5 Conferences, Mid-Major D1, JUCO, Transferring, Pro Ball, Strength and Conditioning, Motivation, Work Ethic, Discipline, SEC, ACC