On Episode 82 of the Playoff Push Podcast, Jack Dobbins is joined by Jay Jackson to discuss a career that took him across multiple levels of professional baseball. Jackson reflects on his long path to the major leagues and his dominant tenure playing in Japan, where he established himself as a high-level pitcher.

He also shares stories from the many cities he played in around the world, his transition into coaching with the West Virginia Black Bears, including leading them to a 2025 Draft League championship, and the creation of his app following his playing career. A wide-ranging conversation about perseverance, global experiences, and life after the game.

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