| 5/23/2013 5:16:00 PM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson (hamstring) is not yet doing physical activity and is unlikely to return from the DL when he's eligible on Monday, according to Chris Iott of MLive.com. | Insight: The Tigers need to make sure the speedy Jackson is fully healthy before he returns so he doesn't aggravate the injury. He hasn't played since May 11. | | |
| 5/13/2013 1:55:00 PM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. | Insight: Jackson started the season and despite a recent slump was still batting .272 with 33 runs scored and five stolen bases. Detroit recalled outfielder Avisail Garcia from Triple-A Toledo where he was batting .432 in eight games. | | |
| 5/12/2013 10:51:00 AM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson is not in the starting lineup Sunay against Cleveland. | Insight: No injury, just a day off. Jackson hasn't put together a multi-hit game since May 4 and his average has dropped to .272. | | |
| 5/3/2013 4:52:00 PM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson is not in the starting lineup Friday against Houston. | Insight: Jackson is getting his first day off this season. He has put together an eight-game hitting streak after going 1-for-30 from April 17-24. | | |
| Cold | 4/26/2013 11:37:00 AM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson is hitless in nine at-bats versus Bravers hurler Paul Maholm. | Insight: Jackson was batting .393 with a .448 OBP and 19 runs after Detroit's April 16 game, but this slump has knocked him down to .277, although he still leads the AL in runs scored (21). | | |
| Cold | 4/24/2013 4:56:00 PM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson came into Thursday's game with just one hit and 12 strikeouts in his last 30 at-bats (0-for-23 over his last five games), but he went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored Thursday against the Royals. | Insight: Jackson was batting .393 with a .448 OBP and 19 runs after Detroit's April 16 game, but this slump has knocked him down to .277. | | |
| Cold | 4/24/2013 9:55:00 AM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson is just 1-for-8 (.125) against Kansas City starter Wade Davis with a pair of strikeouts. | Insight: After a hot start, Jackson has hit an extended cold spell. He's hitless in his last 20 at bats to drop his average to .291 and he's struck out 10 times in the last five games. With the unfavorable matchup he should take a seat on your bench. | | |
| Hot | 4/14/2013 9:27:00 PM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson went 4-for-6 with a homer and three RBIs Sunday against Oakland. | Insight: Jackson has 17 runs in 12 games and is batting .386. He doesn't steal many bases for a player with his speed, but there's a lot to like when it comes to Jackson, especially if he keeps posting a 1.0 K/BB. | | |
| Hot | 4/11/2013 7:49:00 PM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson went 3-for-6 with an RBI and three runs scored Thursday against Toronto. | Insight: Jackson is 15-for-40 (.375) with 13 runs and a 4/5 K/BB in nine games. The adjustments he made to trim his K/BB from 3.2 in 2011 to 2.0 in 2012 appear to be sticking. | | |
| Hot | 4/10/2013 9:48:00 AM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson is 8-for-18 (.444) against Blue Jays starter Mark Buehrle. | Insight: Jackson has set the table well for Detroit's big boppers and has already scored nine runs in seven games. He's batting .345 and more importantly has struck out just three times. | | |
| Hot | 4/7/2013 10:00:00 AM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson is 5-for-22 (.227) with 11 strikeouts and zero walks against Yankees starter CC Sabathia. | Insight: Jackson has set the table well for Detroit's big boppers this season, collecting nine hits and walking three times. He's hitting .429 and has scored seven runs in five games, but don't be surprised if Sabathia slows him down Sunday. | | |
| Hot | 4/6/2013 7:59:00 PM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson went 3-for-5 with three runs scored Saturday against the Yankees. | Insight: Jackson posted an OBP of .377 last season and scored 103 runs in 137 games. If he can repeat that and play 150 games, the Tigers center fielder would llikely lead the majors in runs. He has seven runs and a .429 batting average in the first five games this season. | | |
| 4/6/2013 10:24:00 AM |
Description: Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson is an ugly 1-for-11 (.091) against Yankees starter Phil Hughes with four strikeouts. | Insight: Jackson had the best season of his three-year career, batting .300 with 103 runs, 16 HR, 66 RBI and an .856 OPS in 2012 and even more is expected this season. He's gotten off to a fine start, batting .375, but Saturday is an unfavorable matchup. | | |
| 1/26/2013 8:04:00 PM |
Description: The Tigers hired veteran coach Jeff Cox as a baserunning consultant to help Austin Jackson improve his base stealing. SOURCE: Detroit Free Press | Insight: Jackson had the best season of his three-year career, batting .300 with 103 runs, 16 HR, 66 RBI and an .856 OPS -- all personal bests -- but he only swiped 12 bases on 21 attempts. "It's a part of my game that I'd like to take advantage of," Jackson said Saturday. "I didn't do such a great job of it last year. It's something I'm capable of doing, it's just a matter of working on it like anything else." | | |
| 1/18/2013 2:12:00 PM |
Description: Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson and the Tigers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal. | Insight: Jackson had the best season of his three-year career, batting .300 with 103 runs, 16 HR, 66 RBI and an .856 OPS - all personal bests. The addition of DH Victor Martinez to an already potent lineup could mean 120 runs scored this season for Jackson. | | |
| 10/16/2012 9:40:00 AM |
Description: Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson is just 1-for-11 (.091) against Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes with four strikeouts. | Insight: Jackson had the best season of his three-year career, batting .300 with 103 runs, 16 HR, 66 RBI and an .856 OPS - all personal bests. This matchup, however, should be avoided. | | |
| 9/26/2012 9:40:00 AM |
Description: Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson is just 2-for-16 (.125) against Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie. | Insight: Jackson has had an excellent season, batting .303 with 99 runs scored, 15 HR, 64 RBI and 11 stolen bases, but Wednesday isn't a good matchup. | | |
| 9/17/2012 11:55:00 AM |
Description: Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson, who missed Sunday's game due to a sore left ankle which he hurt running into the wall on Saturday night, is in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. | Insight: Jackson has had an excellent season, batting .305 with 91 runs scored, 14 HR, 59 RBI and 11 SB. | | |
| 9/17/2012 9:58:00 AM |
Description: Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson missed Sunday's game due to a sore left ankle which he hurt running into the wall on Saturday night. | Insight: Jackson has had an excellent season, batting .305 with 91 runs scored, 14 HR, 59 RBI and 11 SB. His bat would be missed by both the Tigers and fantasy owners. | | |
| 9/16/2012 2:20:00 PM |
Description: Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson has been scratched from Sunday's starting lineup. | Insight: Jackson injured his knee running into the wall on Saturday and will have the day off to recover from it. Quintin Berry (.271, 2 HR, 25 RBI) will lead off and play center field for the Tigers. | | |
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