Oscar Jackson
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Oscar Jackson was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Gorhams, the Cuban Giants, and the Cuban X Giants. In 14 career games, he hit .203 with 12 hits, 5 home runs, and 15 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
- Center Fielder
Full name: Oscar W. Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 59 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 6 | .203 | .299 | .475 | .773 | 0 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career SLG .475 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +23.7% above league average.
Career OPS .773 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | GOR | IND | 8 | 37 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | CBG | IND | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | CXG | IND | 5 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 14 | 59 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 6 | .203 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Oscar Jackson: the record in brief
Oscar Jackson's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1891 to 1897. Jackson played for the New York Gorhams (1891), the Cuban Giants (1894), and the Cuban X Giants (1897). Jackson played primarily as a center fielder. Oscar Jackson was the playing name; the full given name is Oscar W.
Jackson's career batting table shows 14 games, 59 at bats and 12 hits, a .203 average; the totals also include 5 homers and 15 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .299 and .475 give Jackson a career OPS of .773. Measured against the leagues Jackson played in, the .203 career average compares with a .282 league average over the same seasons, 27.8% below the league. The hits column peaks at 8, in 1891.
By games played in the field, center field leads with 6, followed by left field (5), catcher (2), and second base (2). The fielding table credits Jackson with 18 putouts, 2 assists and 0 errors in the outfield.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oscar Jackson
- Was Oscar Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Oscar Jackson was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Oscar Jackson hit?
- Oscar Jackson hit 5 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Oscar Jackson's career batting average?
- Oscar Jackson batted .203 over his career, with 12 hits in 59 at bats.
- How many RBI did Oscar Jackson have?
- Oscar Jackson drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Oscar Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oscar Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Oscar Jackson play for?
- Oscar Jackson played for the New York Gorhams, the Cuban Giants, and the Cuban X Giants.