Jim Jackson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1906)
Jim Jackson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1906 for the Baltimore Orioles, the New York Giants, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 6 seasons. In 350 career games, he hit .235 with 301 hits, 4 home runs, and 134 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 165 lb
- Died
- 10/9/1955 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-04-26
- Last Game
- 1906-09-28
Full name: James Benner Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 1,280 | 160 | 301 | 47 | 10 | 4 | 134 | 57 | 108 | 130 | .235 | .298 | .297 | .595 | -1,366 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career SLG .297 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career OPS .595 vs. league average .650 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BLA | AL | 99 | 364 | 42 | 91 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 50 | 11 | 20 | 36 | .250 | .271 (-8%) | .326 (-11%) | .359 (-8%) | .686 (-10%) | -571.2 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 37 | 116 | 14 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 15 | .181 | .266 (-32%) | .321 (-13%) | .343 (-30%) | .665 (-22%) | -345.2 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 109 | 426 | 60 | 109 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 15 | 34 | 42 | .256 | .248 (+3%) | .307 (+3%) | .322 (-2%) | .629 (+1%) | 99.1 |
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 105 | 374 | 44 | 80 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 25 | 38 | 37 | .214 | .247 (-14%) | .307 (-6%) | .315 (-18%) | .622 (-12%) | -548.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 350 | 1,280 | 160 | 301 | 47 | 10 | 4 | 134 | 57 | 108 | 130 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -1,366 | ||
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 (351 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 180 | 643 | 91 | 157 | 1 | 67 | .244 |
| Away | 171 | 637 | 68 | 145 | 3 | 40 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-09-28 | CLE | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1906-09-28 | CLE | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-27 | CLE | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1906-09-27 | CLE | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-26 | CLE | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906-09-25 | CLE | PHA | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1906-09-24 | CLE | PHA | W | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-22 | CLE | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-21 | CLE | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-21 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 271 |
| Center Field | 64 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jim Jackson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jim Jackson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Jackson's first major league game on April 26, 1901; the last one listed came on September 28, 1906. By club, Jackson's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1901), the New York Giants (1902), and the Cleveland Naps (1905 through 1906). At 5-foot-6 and 165 pounds, Jackson is listed as an outfielder. Jackson batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 28, 1877, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Jackson died on October 9, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Jim Jackson was the playing name; the full given name is James Benner.
Jackson's career batting table shows 350 games, 1,280 at bats and 301 hits, a .235 average; the totals also include 4 homers, 134 RBI, and 57 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .298 and .297 give Jackson a career OPS of .595. Jackson's .235 average ran 8.9% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Jackson's .595 stands 8.4% below the league's .650. The hits column peaks at 109, in 1905. On the bases, the high point was 25 steals in 1906.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Jackson
- What years did Jim Jackson play?
- Jim Jackson played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1906.
- Was Jim Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Jim Jackson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Jackson hit?
- Jim Jackson hit 4 career home runs with 301 hits.
- What teams did Jim Jackson play for?
- Jim Jackson played for 3 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1901), the New York Giants (1902), and the Cleveland Naps (1905–1906).
- What were Jim Jackson's career stats?
- In 350 games, Jim Jackson had 301 hits, 4 home runs, 134 RBI, 160 runs, and 57 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Jim Jackson play?
- Jim Jackson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Jackson and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Jackson was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Jackson hit each season?
- Jim Jackson's home runs by season: 2 in 1901, 0 in 1902, 2 in 1905, and 0 in 1906. His most in one season was 2, in 1901 and 1905.
- What was Jim Jackson's career batting average?
- Jim Jackson batted .235 over his career, with 301 hits in 1,280 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Jackson have?
- Jim Jackson drove in 134 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.