Lou Jackson, baseball player, 1958-1964

Lou Jackson

Born: 7/26/1935 in Riverton, LA, USA

Died: 5/27/1969 in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

MLB Debut: 1958-07-23 | Final Game: 1964-05-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Louis Clarence Jackson

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Biography

Lou Jackson was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1964. Born in 1935, Jackson's career unfolded during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded style of play. He made his MLB debut on July 23, 1958, and appeared in a total of 34 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. During his time in the majors, Jackson recorded 10 hits, including one home run, and drove in 7 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .213. While his statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, Jackson's contributions to the teams he played for were valuable in their own right. His career, which concluded on May 11, 1964, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the experiences of many players who contributed to the game during a pivotal period in its evolution.

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 0.213 0.229 0.362 0.591 0.0

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 0.591 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 CHC NL 24 35 5 6 2 1 1 6 0 1 9 0.171 — — — — 0.0
1959 CHC NL 6 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1964 BAL AL 4 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 13 7 13 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 CHN OF 12 6 9 0 0 0
1964 BAL OF 1 1 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 4
Right Field 7