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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |