Jackson Merrill Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
Quick Info→
Height: 6' 3"
Age: 23 Years
Girlfriend: Sammie Quinn
Bio/Wiki | |
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Full Name | Jackson Peter Merrill |
Nickname(s) | Mr. June |
Profession | Baseball player (center fielder) |
Famous for | Signing a 9-year deal for $135 million |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 6' 3" (195 cm) |
Weight (approx.) | 88 Kg (195 lbs) |
Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Baseball | |
Debut | Major Baseball League (MLB)- 20 March 2024 vs Los Angeles Dodgers |
Jersey Number | #3 (San Diego Padres)![]() |
Domestic/State Team(s) | • Arizona Complex League Padres (2021) • Lake Elsinore Storm (2022) • Fort Wayne TinCaps (2023) • San Antonio Missions (2023) • San Diego Padres (2024-present) |
Bats | Left |
Throws | Right |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Named the Maryland Player of the Year by the Capital Gazette (2021) • Named in MLB All-Star Game and All-MLB Second Team (2024) • Silver Slugger Award (2024) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 19 April 2003 (Saturday) |
Age (as of 2025) | 22 Years |
Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
Signature | ![]() |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Baltimore |
School | Severna Park High School, Maryland |
College/University | • United States Military Academy, New York • University of Kentucky, Kentucky |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor degree |
Religion | Christianity |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Hobbies | • Playing ping pong & darts • Travelling |
Tattoo | On left hand![]() |
Social Media | |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Sammie Quinn![]() |
Family | |
Parents | Father- Josh Merrill (Teacher) Mother- Jennie Merrill (Teacher) ![]() |
Siblings | Brother- Joshua Merrill (Elder)![]() |
Favourites | |
Food | Hibachi |
Money Factor | |
Salary/Income (approx.) | $15 million (from 2026 MLB contract) |
Net Worth (approx.) | $1.8 million (as of 2025) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jackson Merrill
- Jackson Merrill started playing baseball in Severna Park, Maryland.
- During his teenage years, he was a fan of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).
- After his junior season was canceled because of COVID-19, he started working out and gained over 14 kgs (30 pounds) of muscle.
- In his junior year, he played for the Army Black Knights before moving to the Kentucky Wildcats in his senior year.
- He received a scholarship to complete his college degree.
- In the 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, the San Diego Padres selected him in the first round at 27th number.
- He signed a deal with Padres in 2021 with a $1.8 million signing bonus.
- He played in many leagues, including the Arizona Complex League (ACL) in 2021, the California League in 2022, the MidWest League in 2023, and the Texas League in 2023.
- He became the first rookie Padres player to be selected for the All-Star Game after being chosen as a reserve player in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.
- He hit the first postseason home run of his career during game 2 of the National League Division Series for San Diego Padres against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- In April 2025, he signed a 9-year contract extension with the Padres for $135 million guaranteed, with a maximum value of $204 million.
- For every 500 plate appearances in a season, he will earn an additional $1 million toward his future salaries for the 2030-2034 seasons.
- There is a club option for a 10th year (2035) that will become a player option with a top-five finish in MVP voting.
- KHG Sports Management Agency manages him.