Jacob Berry

Jacob Berry (born May 5, 2001) is an American college baseball third baseman and right fielder for the LSU Tigers.

Jacob Berry
LSU Tigers – No. 14
Third baseman / Right fielder
Born: (2001-05-05) May 5, 2001
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right

Career

Berry attended Queen Creek High School in Queen Creek, Arizona.[1][2] After graduating in 2020, he enrolled at the University of Arizona.[3] In 2021, his freshman year, he appeared in 63 games (making 62 starts), slashing .352/.439/.676 with 17 home runs, seventy RBIs, 19 doubles and 54 runs scored, earning multiple All-American honors.[4] He spent a majority of the season as a designated hitter but also played nine games at third base.[5] He was also named to the Pac-12 All Conference Team.[6] He played with the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team that summer.[7]

Following the end of the 2021 season, Arizona head coach Jay Johnson announced he would be leaving the team to become the head coach for the LSU Tigers.[8] After the announcement, Berry entered the transfer portal before announcing shortly after that he would be transferring to LSU.[9][10][11] Berry entered the 2022 season as a top prospect for the upcoming draft.[12] He began starting in right field (alongside spending some time at third base) for the Tigers.[13][14][15]

Personal life

Berry's father, Perry, was drafted by the Houston Astros in 1990 and played in the minor leagues for four years.[16][17]

References
  1. Morales, Andy (March 24, 2020). "Catching up with Queen Creek senior Jacob Berry". AZPreps365.
  2. Lev, Michael (June 18, 2021). "Baseball bloodlines bind Arizona's 'Baby Bombers,' Jacob Berry and Daniel Susac". Arizona Daily Star.
  3. Lev, Michael (March 25, 2021). "Berry, Berry good: Switch-hitting UA freshman Jacob Berry is thriving from both sides of the plate". Arizona Daily Star.
  4. Lev, Michael (June 17, 2021). "Arizona Wildcats freshmen Jacob Berry, Daniel Susac pick up more All-America accolades". Arizona Daily Star.
  5. West, Glen (July 6, 2021). "What Does Jacob Berry Bring to LSU Baseball?". Sports Illustrated.
  6. "Arizona baseball notes: Cats clean up in Pac-12 awards, GCU recalls playing UA, 'Lopes have family ties". Arizona Daily Star. June 4, 2021.
  7. Chrisman, Spencer (July 7, 2021). "LSU's Jacob Berry impressive start for U.S. Collegiate National Team". KSLA.
  8. Miller, Brody (June 24, 2021). "LSU baseball hires Arizona's Jay Johnson as head coaches". The Athletic.
  9. Lev, Michael (June 29, 2021). "Star freshman Jacob Berry among several Arizona players to enter NCAA transfer portal, per report". Arizona Daily Star.
  10. Alexander, Wilson (July 3, 2021). "LSU baseball lands Jacob Berry, an All-American freshman transfer from Arizona". The Advocate.
  11. Guilbeau, Glenn. "LSU baseball adds Arizona All-American transfer Jacob Berry, a DH and third baseman". The Daily Advertiser.
  12. Olson, Eric (February 16, 2022). "Ten players to watch in college baseball in 2022". Miami Herald.
  13. Vann, Leah (February 18, 2022). "LSU baseball notebook: Friday lineup released, roster cuts made". The Advocate.
  14. Hudson, Brett (February 4, 2022). "Jacob Berry And Jay Johnson Lead The Way In New Era Of LSU Baseball". Baseball America.
  15. Vann, Leah (March 8, 2022). "Errors are plaguing LSU baseball. Which position does Jay Johnson see as the biggest question mark?". The Advocate.
  16. Sorenson, Eric (February 18, 2018). "QC's Berry Inspired, Driven By Father's Success". Sports360AZ.
  17. Vann, Leah (April 18, 2022). "Here's how LSU's Jacob Berry has a tie to the Ragin' Cajuns that goes back 32 years". The Advocate.
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