Lou Jackson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1958-1964)
Lou Jackson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1964 for the Chicago Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 7 seasons. In 34 career games, he hit .213 with 10 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 168 lb
- Died
- 5/27/1969 in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- MLB Debut
- 1958-07-23
- Last Game
- 1964-05-11
Full name: Louis Clarence Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 47 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .213 | .229 | .362 | .591 | 0 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.
Career SLG .362 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career OPS .591 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | CHN | NL | 24 | 35 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CHN | NL | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | BAL | AL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 34 | 47 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .213 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .118 |
| Away | 19 | 30 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-05-11 | BAL | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-05-10 | BAL | DET | W | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-05-07 | BAL | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-04-23 | BAL | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-17 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-09-16 | CHC | PIT | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-16 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-12 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-09-10 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-09 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 7 |
Lou Jackson: the record in brief
Lou Jackson played a first major league game on July 23, 1958 and a last one on May 11, 1964. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (1958 to 1959) and the Baltimore Orioles (1964). Jackson, born on July 26, 1935, in Riverton, LA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio gives 5'10" and 168 pounds. Jackson's death is recorded on May 27, 1969, in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. On the record, Lou Jackson was born Louis Clarence Jackson.
In 34 games and 47 at bats, Jackson batted .213 with 10 hits; the totals also include 1 home run and 7 RBI. Jackson's career OPS of .591 combines a .229 on-base mark with .362 slugging. Jackson's .213 average ran 16.4% below the .255 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .591 to a league .707, 16.4% below average. No season topped the 6 hits of 1958.
By games played in the field, right field leads with 7, followed by left field (4) and center field (4). Fielding in the outfield produced 13 putouts and 0 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Jackson
- What years did Lou Jackson play?
- Lou Jackson played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1964.
- Was Lou Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Lou Jackson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lou Jackson hit?
- Lou Jackson hit 1 career home run with 10 hits.
- What teams did Lou Jackson play for?
- Lou Jackson played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1958–1959) and the Baltimore Orioles (1964).
- What were Lou Jackson's career stats?
- In 34 games, Lou Jackson had 10 hits, 1 home runs, 7 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .213 batting average.
- What position did Lou Jackson play?
- Lou Jackson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lou Jackson and how much did he weigh?
- Lou Jackson was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 168 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lou Jackson hit each season?
- Lou Jackson's home runs by season: 1 in 1958, 0 in 1959, and 0 in 1964. His most in one season was 1, in 1958.
- What was Lou Jackson's career batting average?
- Lou Jackson batted .213 over his career, with 10 hits in 47 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lou Jackson have?
- Lou Jackson drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Lou Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lou Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.