Chuck Jackson
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1994)
Chuck Jackson was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1994 for the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers, a span of 8 seasons. In 82 career games, he hit .218 with 34 hits, 2 home runs, and 14 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-05-26
- Last Game
- 1994-06-14
Full name: Charles Leo Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 156 | 10 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 35 | .218 | .281 | .321 | .601 | -384 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career OPS .601 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 35 | 71 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 19 | .211 | .262 (-20%) | .331 (-15%) | .415 (-29%) | .746 (-23%) | -255.5 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 46 | 83 | 7 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 16 | .229 | .254 (-10%) | .317 (-10%) | .377 (-7%) | .695 (-9%) | -128.9 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 82 | 156 | 10 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 35 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -384 | ||
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 (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 41 | 75 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 7 | .227 |
| Away | 41 | 81 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 7 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-06-14 | TEX | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-10-02 | HOU | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-28 | HOU | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-25 | HOU | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-20 | HOU | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-18 | HOU | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-20 | HOU | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-18 | HOU | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-17 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-15 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 49 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | $66,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $196,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | HI | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Chuck Jackson: the record in brief
Chuck Jackson played a first major league game on May 26, 1987 and a last one on June 14, 1994. Club by club, the record runs the Houston Astros (1987 through 1988) and the Texas Rangers (1994). Jackson, born on March 19, 1963, in Seattle, WA, USA, is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Jackson's listed size is 185 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The given name on file is Charles Leo Jackson.
In 82 games and 156 at bats, Jackson batted .218 with 34 hits, along with 2 home runs and 14 RBI. The on-base percentage is .281 and the slugging percentage .321, for an OPS of .601. Measured against the leagues Jackson played in, the .218 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 16.7% below the league. 1988 produced Jackson's most hits, 19 of them for the Houston Astros. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .229 in 1988, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chuck Jackson
- What years did Chuck Jackson play?
- Chuck Jackson played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1994.
- Was Chuck Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Chuck Jackson was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chuck Jackson hit?
- Chuck Jackson hit 2 career home runs with 34 hits.
- What was Chuck Jackson's career batting average?
- Chuck Jackson batted .218 over his career, with 34 hits in 156 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chuck Jackson have?
- Chuck Jackson drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Chuck Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chuck Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.