Nathan Jackson brings contact-speed upside and on-base grit to Longwood’s infield
In the 2026 season, Longwood freshman infielder Nathan Jackson has shown a scrappy, table-setting profile, appearing in 10 games with 2 starts and posting a .125 average with a .542 OPS while also recording a stolen base[2][3][10]. His high-school résumé hints at why coaches like him: he owns Courtland’s career runs and walks records, reached base at a .568 clip as a senior, and paired speed with a disciplined approach[1]. The fit here is a high-energy infielder who can pressure defenses, work counts, and bring hustle, even if the bat is still developing[1][2].
