Bo Jackson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1994)
Bo Jackson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1994 for the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox, and the California Angels, a span of 9 seasons. In 694 career games, he hit .250 with 598 hits, 141 home runs, and 415 RBI. Bo Jackson was an All-Star and an All-Star Game MVP. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,599.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-02
- Last Game
- 1994-08-10
- Awards
- All-Star · All-Star Game MVP
Full name: Vincent Edward Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 694 | 2,393 | 341 | 598 | 86 | 14 | 141 | 415 | 82 | 200 | 841 | .250 | .309 | .474 | .784 | 3,599 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career SLG .474 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +20.3% above league average.
Career OPS .784 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | KCA | AL | 25 | 82 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 34 | .207 | .257 (-20%) | .325 (-12%) | .395 (-17%) | .720 (-15%) | -186.6 |
| 1987 | KCA | AL | 116 | 396 | 46 | 93 | 17 | 2 | 22 | 53 | 10 | 30 | 158 | .235 | .262 (-11%) | .331 (-11%) | .415 (+9%) | .746 (avg) | -54.8 |
| 1988 | KCA | AL | 124 | 439 | 63 | 108 | 16 | 4 | 25 | 68 | 27 | 25 | 146 | .246 | .254 (-3%) | .317 (-10%) | .377 (+25%) | .695 (+9%) | 540.0 |
| 1989 | KCA | AL | 135 | 515 | 86 | 132 | 15 | 6 | 32 | 105 | 26 | 39 | 172 | .256 | .254 (+1%) | .319 (-3%) | .375 (+32%) | .694 (+16%) | 1353.1 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | 111 | 405 | 74 | 110 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 78 | 15 | 44 | 128 | .272 | .257 (+5%) | .324 (+5%) | .385 (+36%) | .710 (+22%) | 1595.1 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 23 | 71 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 25 | .225 | .255 (-12%) | .323 (+3%) | .384 (+6%) | .708 (+5%) | 66.6 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | 85 | 284 | 32 | 66 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 45 | 0 | 23 | 106 | .232 | .265 (-12%) | .332 (-13%) | .403 (+7%) | .735 (-2%) | -137.8 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | 75 | 201 | 23 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 43 | 1 | 20 | 72 | .279 | .269 (+3%) | .338 (+1%) | .424 (+20%) | .763 (+12%) | 423.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 694 | 2,393 | 341 | 598 | 86 | 14 | 141 | 415 | 82 | 200 | 841 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 3,599 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (694 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 350 | 1178 | 180 | 321 | 70 | 218 | .272 |
| Away | 344 | 1215 | 161 | 277 | 71 | 197 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-10 | LAA | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-09 | LAA | KCR | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-07 | LAA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-08-06 | LAA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-04 | LAA | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-08-03 | LAA | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994-08-02 | LAA | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-07-30 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-07-29 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-28 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 415 |
| Center Field | 88 |
| Right Field | 63 |
| Designated Hitter | 104 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year | |
| 1989 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 1989 | Player of the Week | Week of 1989-04-21 |
Salary History
Bo Jackson's recorded salaries total $6,852,000 over 8 seasons, 1987 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jackson's career ran from 1986 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1986.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CAL | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $2,410,000 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | $109,000 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | $1,010,000 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1989 | KCA | AL | $610,000 |
| 1988 | KCA | AL | $383,000 |
| 1987 | KCA | AL | $330,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $6,852,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 1983, 1985, 1986 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 46.0 | 392 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bo Jackson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bo Jackson: the record in brief
Bo Jackson played a first major league game on September 2, 1986 and a last one on August 10, 1994. Jackson played for the Kansas City Royals (1986 through 1990), the Chicago White Sox (1991 to 1993), and the California Angels (1994). Jackson, born on November 30, 1962, in Bessemer, AL, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds. The given name on file is Vincent Edward Jackson.
The batting record for Jackson: 694 games, 598 hits in 2,393 at bats, and a .250 average, along with 141 home runs, 415 RBI, and 82 stolen bases. Jackson got on base at a .309 rate and slugged .474 (.784 OPS). Against a .259 league average for those years, Jackson's .250 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .784 to a league .721, 8.7% above average. Jackson's most home runs in a season came in 1989, when the total reached 32 for the Kansas City Royals.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bo Jackson
- What years did Bo Jackson play?
- Bo Jackson played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1994.
- Was Bo Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Bo Jackson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bo Jackson hit?
- Bo Jackson hit 141 career home runs with 598 hits.
- What teams did Bo Jackson play for?
- Bo Jackson played for 3 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1986–1990), the Chicago White Sox (1991, 1993), and the California Angels (1994).
- Did Bo Jackson win an MVP award?
- No. Bo Jackson did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Bo Jackson win?
- Bo Jackson was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Bo Jackson's career stats?
- In 694 games, Bo Jackson had 598 hits, 141 home runs, 415 RBI, 341 runs, and 82 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- How much did Bo Jackson earn in his career?
- Bo Jackson's recorded salaries total $6,852,000 over 8 seasons, 1987 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jackson's career ran from 1986 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1986.
- What was Bo Jackson's salary?
- Bo Jackson's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $2,410,000, in 1993, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1992. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1994.
- What position did Bo Jackson play?
- Bo Jackson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bo Jackson and how much did he weigh?
- Bo Jackson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bo Jackson hit each season?
- Bo Jackson's home runs by season: 2 in 1986, 22 in 1987, 25 in 1988, 32 in 1989, 28 in 1990, 3 in 1991, 16 in 1993, and 13 in 1994. His most in one season was 32, in 1989.
- What was Bo Jackson's career batting average?
- Bo Jackson batted .250 over his career, with 598 hits in 2,393 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bo Jackson have?
- Bo Jackson drove in 415 runs in his career.