Chris Jackson promoted to Lexington

Former Virginia Commonwealth University baseball standout Chris Jackson did not wait long to make an impression on the Houston Astros organization as the infielder earned a promotion after just 22 games with the Tri-City ValleyCats, a member of the Short-Season Class A New York-Penn League. The Midlothian, Va. native has taken his game to the Lexington […]

August 5, 2008; 1:31 PM • by FTRea

The Midlothian, Va. native has taken his game to the Lexington Legends, a member of the Class A South Atlantic League, where he will join former Rams Mick Mattaliano of the Delmarva Shorebirds and Sergio Miranda of the Kannapolis Intimidators.

After a tough start with the ValleyCats, Jackson settled in quickly posting a .257 batting average with 13 runs scored and nine RBIs. He notched three doubles, a triple and a home run during his brief stint in Troy, N.Y.

“After that first game, I knew I had to keep my head up and keep playing,” Jackson said. “In order to get to where I want to be ultimately, I know I have to keep putting in the hard work.”

One of his last memories with Tri-City will be one he will never forget as the former VCU standout took the field at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, N.Y., home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

“It was a great experience, especially being new to pro ball,” Jackson said. “It’s a historic place and to have the huge crowd that we did for that game, it’s something I’ll never forget.”

Jackson has played in three games with the Legends, two at shortstop and one at third base, notching two hits in 10 at-bats, while scoring a run.

During his three years in the Black and Gold, he helped the Rams capture the 2007 CAA Championship while racking up a .309 career batting average with 25 doubles, 11 triples and 12 home runs.

His signature season came in 2007 when he led the team with 57 RBI and 14 doubles, while racking up a .341 average and stealing 15 bases.

– The information above was provided by Scott Day at VCU.