Charlie Jackson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1917)
Charlie Jackson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1917 for the Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 42 career games, he hit .238 with 29 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- Died
- 5/27/1968 in Radford, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-08-20
- Last Game
- 1917-10-01
Full name: Charles Herbert Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 122 | 7 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 23 | .238 | .301 | .295 | .596 | -93 |
Career AVG .238 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .295 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OPS .596 vs. league average .645 across their career seasons — 7.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PIT | NL | 41 | 121 | 7 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 22 | .240 | .248 (-4%) | .312 (-3%) | .323 (-8%) | .635 (-6%) | -92.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 42 | 122 | 7 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 23 | .238 | — | — | — | — | -93 | ||
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 (43 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 51 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | .235 |
| Away | 20 | 71 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 1 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-10-01 | PIT | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-26 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-25 | PIT | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1917-09-24 | PIT | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-22 | PIT | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-09-22 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-21 | PIT | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-19 | PIT | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-19 | PIT | BSN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-18 | PIT | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 15 |
Charlie Jackson: the record in brief
Charlie Jackson's major league career runs from a debut on August 20, 1915 to a final game on October 1, 1917. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Sox (1915) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1917). At 5 feet, 9 inches and 150 pounds, Jackson is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Jackson batted and threw left-handed. Jackson was born on February 7, 1894, in Granite City, IL, USA. Jackson's death is recorded on May 27, 1968, in Radford, VA, USA. Charlie Jackson was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Herbert.
Across 42 games at the plate, Jackson's career line reads 29 hits in 122 at bats for a .238 average; the totals also include 1 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .301 and .295 give Jackson a career OPS of .596. The .238 career average is close to the .250 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .596 to a league .645, 7.6% below average. The hits column peaks at 29, in 1917. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .240 in 1917, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Jackson
- What years did Charlie Jackson play?
- Charlie Jackson played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1917.
- Was Charlie Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Jackson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Charlie Jackson hit?
- Charlie Jackson hit 0 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Jackson play for?
- Charlie Jackson played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1915) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1917).
- What were Charlie Jackson's career stats?
- In 42 games, Charlie Jackson had 29 hits, 1 RBI, 7 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Jackson play?
- Charlie Jackson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Jackson and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Jackson was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Charlie Jackson's career batting average?
- Charlie Jackson batted .238 over his career, with 29 hits in 122 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Jackson have?
- Charlie Jackson drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.