University of California Athletics

An outstanding left-handed hitter who is in contention for immediate playing time as a true freshman...also a strong fielder who will be vying for a starting nod in either the Bears' infield or outfield...was high school teammates with freshman right-hander Greg Redig...

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL: At Miramonte High School was a 2005 All-CIF shortstop, batting .385 with seven doubles, six triples, four home runs and 34 RBI...was a two-time first-team All-DFAL selection, leading his school to two-straight North Coast Section titles...was also a two-time Puma Preseason All-American, selected one of Team One Baseball's Top 10 West players, and was a member of the Bay Area World Series All-Tournament team...undeclared major...several relatives attended Cal, including father, Peter, who competed for the men's soccer team...parents are Peter and Katie Jackson...born August 2, 1988, in Berkeley, Calif.