Brett Jackson, baseball player, 2012-2014

Brett Jackson

Born: 8/2/1988 in Berkeley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-08-05 | Final Game: 2014-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Brett Elliott Jackson

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Biography

Brett Jackson, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014. He made his debut with the Chicago Cubs on August 5, 2012, showcasing the potential that made him a first-round pick in the 2009 MLB Draft. During his brief career, Jackson appeared in 51 games, where he recorded 21 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 9 runs. Despite a challenging batting average of .169, he demonstrated flashes of power and athleticism that hinted at his capabilities as a player. Jackson's time in the major leagues coincided with a transitional period for the Cubs, as the franchise was beginning to shift towards a more youth-oriented roster. Known for his defensive skills and speed in the outfield, he contributed to the team's depth, even though he did not record any stolen bases during his time in the league. After his retirement, Jackson left behind a legacy as a promising talent whose career was impacted by the challenges of adapting to the major league level. His story reflects the complexities faced by many players navigating the competitive nature of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 124 14 21 6 1 4 9 0 23 60 0.169 0.299 0.331 0.630 -194.8

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2012 CHC NL 44 120 14 21 6 1 4 9 0 22 59 0.175 .254 (-31%) .318 (-5%) .405 (-16%) .724 (-11%) -194.8
2014 AZ NL 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 44 39 101 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 CHN OF 39 38 94 0 2 0
2014 ARI OF 5 1 7 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 40
Right Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 2007, 2008, 2009