We’ve wondered what position Alex Jackson was going to be playing with the Braves organization, and after a recent Q&A with Fangraphs writer David Laurila, Atlanta GM John Coppolella made it pretty clear that the former top prospect is going back behind the dish.
Coppolella discusses many other topics regarding his recent dealing with the Mariners and Seattle GM Jerry Dipoto, so be sure to check out the full story for all the details.
Here’s the bit on Jackson’s return to the backstop:
On moving Jackson, who was a catcher as an amateur, back behind the plate: “We felt he had the requisite tools to seek out this opportunity.