Is Jackson Barker starting?
Jackson Barker is listed 2nd string at MLB for East Carolina Pirates.
See full East Carolina Pirates depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 20 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 3% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 71 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 227 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 79-rated defense; 67th-percentile production (×0.93 for competition level) put them -2 vs unit starters → 71.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at MLB · East Carolina Pirates
- 11184DJ Johnson Jr.Starter
- 2171Jackson BarkerYou
- 34152Jayden Olden
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.