Henry Jackson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887)
Henry Jackson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1887 for the Indianapolis Hoosiers. In 10 career games, he hit .263 with 10 hits and 3 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- Died
- 9/14/1932 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-09-13
- Last Game
- 1887-09-28
Full name: Henry Everett Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 38 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | .263 | .263 | .289 | .553 | 0 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career OPS .553 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | IN3 | NL | 10 | 38 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 38 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
Henry Jackson: the record in brief
September 13, 1887 and September 28, 1887 bracket Henry Jackson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Indianapolis Hoosiers. At 185 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Jackson is listed as a first baseman. Jackson batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Jackson was born on June 23, 1861, in Union City, IN, USA. Jackson's death is recorded on September 14, 1932, in Chicago, IL, USA. The given name on file is Henry Everett Jackson.
Jackson collected 10 hits in 38 at bats across 10 games, good for a .263 batting average, plus 3 RBI. Jackson's career OPS of .553 combines a .263 on-base mark with .289 slugging. Against a .271 league average for those years, Jackson's .263 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 21.7% below league average (.553 against .705). Only one season appears, 1887 for the Indianapolis Hoosiers, when Jackson played 10 games and went 10 for 38.
Every defensive appearance on record for Jackson, 10 games, came at first base. At first base, Jackson's fielding totals are 108 putouts, 3 assists and 8 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Jackson
- Was Henry Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Henry Jackson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Henry Jackson hit?
- Henry Jackson hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was Henry Jackson's career batting average?
- Henry Jackson batted .263 over his career, with 10 hits in 38 at bats.
- How many RBI did Henry Jackson have?
- Henry Jackson drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Henry Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Henry Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Henry Jackson play for?
- Henry Jackson played for the Indianapolis Hoosiers.