That season, Jackson caught the eye of pro scouts because of his blazing speed and potent bat.

He did not play a full season until he joined the San Diego Padres in 1999 when he led all rookies in stolen bases.

On July 14, 2001, Jackson hit a broken-bat grand slam against Wade Miller that helped the Padres beat the Houston Astros.

The home run barely cleared the fence down the left-field line, near the 315-foot sign in the hitter-friendly Minute Maid Park, then named "Enron Field".

He was released on July 22 and was immediately signed by the Long Island Ducks, but was traded on August 2 to the Camden Riversharks.