Jackson Ferris (baseball)

Jackson Ferris
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pitcher
Born: (2004-01-15) January 15, 2004
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Jackson Conner Ferris (born January 15, 2004) is an American baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.

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] With IMG, he was a teammate of fellow top 2022 draft prospect Elijah Green.[2] Ferris pitched for the United States national under-18 team during the summer prior to his senior season.[3] He signed to play at Ole Miss in November 2021 during the early signing period.[4] He had initially committed to play at NC State, but switched his commitment at the beginning of his junior year.[5] He was named a preseason All-American by Baseball America entering his senior season in 2022.[6]

The Chicago Cubs selected Ferris in the second round with the 47th overall pick in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft,[7] and he signed on July 30, 2022, for an over-slot signing bonus of $3,005,000.[8] He began his professional career in 2023 with the Class-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, where he had a 3.38 ERA in 18 starts.[9]

On January 11, 2024, Chicago traded Ferris and Zyhir Hope to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Michael Busch and Yency Almonte.[10][11] Ferris participated in the inaugural Spring Breakout minor league showcase game during spring training 2024.[12] He was assigned to the High-A Great Lakes Loons to begin the 2024 season and was the team's opening day starter.[13] In 20 starts for the Loons, he was 4–4 with a 3.39 ERA and 119 strikeouts.[9] Ferris was promoted to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers on August 3[14] and he made seven starts for them down the stretch, with a 1–3 record, 2.54 ERA and 26 strikeouts.[9] Ferris was selected as the Dodgers Branch Rickey Minor League Pitcher of the Year for 2024.[15]

Ferris returned to Tulsa for the 2025 season, where he was named the team's opening day starter.[16] In 26 appearances (24 starts) on the year, he was 10–7 with a 3.86 ERA and 135 strikeouts.[9] He was promoted to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets on April 7, 2026.[17]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ferris a top MLB prospect for 2022". The Mount Airy News. July 16, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  2. ↑ O'Donnell, Kevin (February 23, 2022). "IMG's dynamic baseball duo hopes to finish senior year undefeated and earn a national title for academy". FOX 13 News. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  3. ↑ "GAMEDAY: Ferris Takes the Mound for Game Two Against Canada". USA Baseball. September 4, 2021. 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". On SI. 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". Clarion-Ledger. 2022-07-17.
  8. ↑ Stebbins, Tim (July 30, 2022). "Cubs sign Jackson Ferris, 19 of 20 draft picks". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "Jackson Ferris Minor League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  10. ↑ Toribio, Juan (January 11, 2024). "Dodgers get pair of high-upside prospects in trade with Cubs". MLB.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  11. ↑ Rogers, Jesse (January 11, 2024). "Cubs acquire Michael Busch in 4-player trade with Dodgers". ESPN. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  12. ↑ Toribio, Juan (March 7, 2024). "Here's the Dodgers' 2024 Spring Breakout roster". mlb.com. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Loons Walk-Off Winners on 17th Opening Day". MiLB.com. April 5, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  14. ↑ Szumowicz, Austin (August 3, 2024). "Loons pitcher Jackson Ferris gets called-up to Double-A Tulsa". WNEM.com. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  15. ↑ Stephen, Eric (September 20, 2024). "Dalton Rushing & Jackson Ferris named Dodgers minor league players of the year". True Blue LA. SB Nation. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  16. ↑ Stephen, Eric (April 3, 2025). "Dodgers Double-A Tulsa roster has Jackson Ferris atop starting rotation". True Blue LA. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  17. ↑ Coloma, Aaron (April 7, 2026). "Dodgers Top Pitching Prospect Gets Call-up". Dodgers Nation. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
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