CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, added to their roster with the signing of catcher Josh Jackson for the upcoming 2021 season, which begins May 27.

Jackson is a native from Neptune, N.J., and is in his junior season (athletically) with Kean University. Jackson owns a career .241 average and a 1.000 fielding percentage over parts of two seasons.

Chillicothe hosts the Lafayette Aviators at VA Memorial Stadium Thursday, May 27, at 7:05 p.m. to open the 2021 season, the 28th for the Paints. In addition to $1 draft beer for Thirsty Thursday, there will be a postgame fireworks show presented by 94 Country to celebrate the beginning of the new season. Information regarding tickets, group outings, sponsorship opportunities and more is available by calling (740) 773-TEAM or by emailing the team at paints@bright.net.