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.
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 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.