Jackson Cothren

South Florida Bulls during a baseball game against the University of Maryland Terrapins on February 19, 2023. (Mary Holt/South Florida Athletics)

Photo by: Mary Holt / University of South Florida Athletics

Position:
RHP
Height:
6-3
Weight:
209
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Fayetteville, Tenn.
Prev School:
Memphis/Calhoun Community College
High School:
Lincoln County HS

2023 (USF): Made 15 appearances and one start on the mound during his first season at USF…went 1-2 with an 8.50 ERA (17 ER/18.0 IP) and 24 strikeouts…logged season-bests in IP (3.0) and strikeouts (4) in a scoreless outing at Long Beach State (3/12)...made five scoreless appearances on the year.

2022 (CALHOUN CC): Attended Calhoun Community College in Tanner, Alabama...made 16 appearances on the mound and 13 starts...went 2-6 with a 5.01 ERA (33 ER/59.1 IP) with 73 strikeouts...logged one complete game, tossing 7.0 IP with 12 strikeouts vs. Roane State Community College.

2021 (MEMPHIS): Made 13 appearances on the mound with nine starts as a true freshman...went 1-8 with an 8.56 ERA (39 ER/41.0 IP) and 32 strikeouts.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named the 2020 Male Athlete of the Year at Lincoln County High School...2019 All-District and All-Region selection...also played football for two years...member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club...volunteered at the Human Society in Lincoln County.

PERSONAL: Born on January 5 in Huntsville, Alabama...son of Lori and Anthony...enjoys hunting, working out and going to the beach...also received offers from Ole Miss, UAB, Samford, Marshall, Louisiana Tech and Belmont...plans to study criminology at USF.