Alabama pitching coach Jason Jackson was put in a precarious position last season on May 4th, being named interim head coach on the day the Tide was set to start a series with number five Vanderbilt. When coach Brad Bohannon was let go that morning, Jackson was called to fill the head spot for the remainder of the season. Jackson made the most of the opportunity, defeating Vanderbilt two games to one in the series, and setting the Tide in position to host a NCAA Regional.
On Wednesday Jackson was named the National Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association.