Jackson Recognized for Highest Home Run Total in the Nation
6/19/2007 8:00:00 AM | Softball
June 19, 2007
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland shortstop Amber Jackson recently added to her impressive list of accolades after a standout season in 2007, as the senior was recognized by the NCAA for having the highest home run total in Division I. Jackson, in her first season at Maryland after transferring from Bethune-Cookman College, blasted 24 home runs in 58 contests, an average of 0.41 per game.
The Fontana, Calif., native's list of postseason awards includes multiple All-America and conference honors. In May, Jackson was named an Easton First-Team All-American and a Second-Team All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
In four seasons at the Division I level, she was an All-America selection every year. Jackson finished her career as the 12th player in NCAA history to record 300 hits, 200 runs, and 100 stolen bases.
Jackson led the Terrapins in 11 offensive categories, and her 2007 campaign set new Maryland single-season records with 24 home runs, 56 RBIs, and 55 walks. Her .408 batting average shattered the previous season high of .359 which teammate Jenny Belak set in 2006. Her home run total tied the ACC single season record which Georgia Tech's Whitney Haller set last season.
She also ranked third in both walks per game (.95) and slugging percentage (.949), 10th in country with .67 stolen bases per game, and 11th in runs per game with 1.04.The shortstop led the ACC in six offensive categories, and was named to the All-ACC first team for her accomplishments.
Jackson was selected by the Washington Glory in the second round of the National Pro Fastpitch's 2007 College Draft.
