Jackson Merrill Records First 20/20 Season During 2026 Padres Campaign

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill earned a B grade for his 2026 season after recording the first 20/20 campaign of his career. Merrill set career highs with 26 home runs, 27 stolen bases, and 173 combined runs and RBIs, helping anchor San Diego's second-half push. Despite a .254 batting average and 160 strikeouts, underlying metrics suggest bad luck, as his expected batting average (.270) and xSLG (.491) significantly exceeded his actual totals.