Colorado Rockies select catcher Daniel Jackson with No. 37 pick in MLB Draft

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Colorado Rockies select catcher Daniel Jackson with No. 37 pick in MLB Draft
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The Colorado Rockies selected Daniel Jackson, a standout catcher from Georgia, with the 37th overall pick in the MLB Draft on July 11, 2026. Jackson's impressive junior season significantly raised his stock, highlighted by a triple crown in the SEC and a.379 batting average. He helped Georgia reach the College World Series for the first time in 18 years and earned multiple accolades, including the Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy. Jackson expressed willingness to play different positions, including the outfield, to advance his career in MLB.

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  • Daniel Jackson hit 32 home runs and recorded 87 RBIs in his junior season.
  • He won the Buster Posey Award for the top catcher in NCAA Division I.
  • Jackson aims to prove his versatility by also playing in the outfield.
  • He became just the third SEC player to achieve a triple crown.
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With the 37th pick in today’s MLB Draft the Colorado Rockies made Daniel Jackson the first Bulldog off the board. Colorado is getting one of the most productive players college baseball has seen in years, along with a genuine personality who made himself a fan favorite in Athens. A Record-Setting Season Jackson’s numbers from his […]

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Georgia star catcher Daniel Jackson was selected by Colorado with the No. 37 overall pick in the MLB Draft. It came after his monster junior season.

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