Randy Jackson, baseball player, 103 home runs, 1950-1959

Randy Jackson

Born: 2/10/1926 in Little Rock, AR, USA

Died: 3/20/2019 in Athens, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-05-02 | Final Game: 1959-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ransom Joseph Jackson

Biography

Randy Jackson was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned nearly a decade from 1950 to 1959. Born in 1926, Jackson made a significant impact during the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was recovering and evolving in the United States. He played in a total of 955 games, amassing 835 hits and recording 103 home runs, which showcased his power at the plate. With a career batting average of .261, he demonstrated consistent offensive capabilities, contributing to his teams with 415 RBIs and 36 stolen bases over his career. Jackson was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status as one of the prominent players of his time. His playing style was characterized by a blend of solid hitting and speed, allowing him to make contributions both as a power hitter and a base runner. Throughout his career, he played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the complexities of a sport that was integrating and expanding its reach. Randy Jackson's contributions to the game were marked by his durability and versatility, leaving a lasting legacy within the fabric of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
955 3203 412 835 115 44 103 415 36 281 382 0.261 0.320 0.421 0.741 1156.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1956 WS BRO 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 844 420 868 1725 123 157
OF 2 1 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 844
Left Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1946, 1947
Texas Christian University Fort Worth TX 1945