Jeff Riger: Austin Jackson At The Auto Show

January 23, 2012 11:38 AM

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 02: Austin Jackson #14 of the Detroit Tigers makes a catch on a fly ball by Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees in the second inning of Game Two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson was hanging out at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit over the weekend as part of the annual Tigers Caravan. I had a chance to catch up with the center fielder and gather his reaction to Victor Martinez getting injured, his sub par sophomore season and what a certain Cuban free agent could mean to his team — if he’s picked up. Jackson also talked about the caravan and the chance to meet Tigers fans all around metro Detroit and the state of Michigan.

Watch the Austin Jackson video below.

Judy

I believe we can expect great things from Austin Jackson. His fielding is fantastic! I have witnessed him catching balls that appeared long gone. He is young, and his hitting will improve with age. In time, I think he will become one of the best players Detroit has ever had. Go Jackson!