Reggie Jackson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1967-1987)
Reggie Jackson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1987 for 5 teams, including the Kansas City Athletics, a span of 21 seasons. In 2,820 career games, he hit .262 with 2,584 hits, 563 home runs, and 1,702 RBI. Reggie Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993 and was a 14-time All-Star, an MVP, a 2-time World Series MVP, a 2-time Silver Slugger, and a Babe Ruth Award. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 41,801.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1967-06-09
- Last Game
- 1987-10-04
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1993 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- 14× All-Star · MVP · 2× World Series MVP · 2× Silver Slugger · Babe Ruth Award
Full name: Reginald Martinez Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,820 | 9,864 | 1,551 | 2,584 | 463 | 49 | 563 | 1,702 | 228 | 1,375 | 2,597 | .262 | .356 | .490 | .846 | 41,801 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .356 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.
Career SLG .490 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +29.0% above league average.
Career OPS .846 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — +20.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | KC1 | AL | 35 | 118 | 13 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 46 | .178 | .242 (-27%) | .306 (-12%) | .357 (-15%) | .663 (-14%) | -246.1 |
| 1968 | OAK | AL | 154 | 553 | 82 | 138 | 13 | 6 | 29 | 74 | 14 | 50 | 171 | .250 | .236 (+5%) | .298 (+6%) | .340 (+33%) | .638 (+20%) | 1958.3 |
| 1969 | OAK | AL | 152 | 549 | 123 | 151 | 36 | 3 | 47 | 118 | 13 | 114 | 142 | .275 | .248 (+11%) | .320 (+28%) | .369 (+65%) | .689 (+48%) | 5487.1 |
| 1970 | OAK | AL | 149 | 426 | 57 | 101 | 21 | 2 | 23 | 66 | 26 | 75 | 135 | .237 | .253 (-7%) | .325 (+10%) | .385 (+19%) | .711 (+15%) | 1445.4 |
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 150 | 567 | 87 | 157 | 29 | 3 | 32 | 80 | 16 | 63 | 161 | .277 | .249 (+11%) | .316 (+11%) | .365 (+39%) | .682 (+26%) | 2775.9 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 135 | 499 | 72 | 132 | 25 | 2 | 25 | 75 | 9 | 59 | 125 | .265 | .243 (+8%) | .310 (+13%) | .353 (+34%) | .664 (+24%) | 2247.4 |
| 1973 | OAK | AL | 151 | 539 | 99 | 158 | 28 | 2 | 32 | 117 | 22 | 76 | 111 | .293 | .256 (+14%) | .325 (+18%) | .378 (+40%) | .703 (+30%) | 3283.7 |
| 1974 | OAK | AL | 148 | 506 | 90 | 146 | 25 | 1 | 29 | 93 | 25 | 86 | 105 | .289 | .256 (+12%) | .324 (+20%) | .369 (+39%) | .693 (+30%) | 3204.8 |
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 157 | 593 | 91 | 150 | 39 | 3 | 36 | 104 | 17 | 67 | 133 | .253 | .257 (-2%) | .327 (avg) | .374 (+37%) | .701 (+20%) | 2109.5 |
| 1976 | BAL | AL | 134 | 498 | 84 | 138 | 27 | 2 | 27 | 91 | 28 | 54 | 108 | .277 | .255 (+8%) | .320 (+10%) | .360 (+39%) | .681 (+25%) | 2326.6 |
| 1977 | NYA | AL | 146 | 525 | 93 | 150 | 39 | 2 | 32 | 110 | 17 | 74 | 129 | .286 | .264 (+8%) | .329 (+14%) | .401 (+37%) | .730 (+27%) | 2888.7 |
| 1978 | NYA | AL | 139 | 511 | 82 | 140 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 97 | 14 | 58 | 133 | .274 | .257 (+6%) | .323 (+10%) | .378 (+26%) | .702 (+19%) | 1940.3 |
| 1979 | NYA | AL | 131 | 465 | 78 | 138 | 24 | 2 | 29 | 89 | 9 | 65 | 107 | .297 | .265 (+12%) | .329 (+16%) | .397 (+37%) | .727 (+27%) | 2583.7 |
| 1980 | NYA | AL | 143 | 514 | 94 | 154 | 22 | 4 | 41 | 111 | 1 | 83 | 122 | .300 | .264 (+13%) | .326 (+22%) | .387 (+54%) | .714 (+39%) | 4171.3 |
| 1981 | NYA | AL | 94 | 334 | 33 | 79 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 54 | 0 | 46 | 82 | .237 | .255 (-8%) | .320 (+3%) | .368 (+16%) | .688 (+10%) | 640.4 |
| 1982 | CAL | AL | 153 | 530 | 92 | 146 | 17 | 1 | 39 | 101 | 4 | 85 | 156 | .275 | .261 (+5%) | .324 (+16%) | .388 (+37%) | .712 (+27%) | 3090.3 |
| 1983 | CAL | AL | 116 | 397 | 43 | 77 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 49 | 0 | 52 | 140 | .194 | .260 (-26%) | .324 (-11%) | .389 (-13%) | .714 (-12%) | -716.8 |
| 1984 | CAL | AL | 143 | 525 | 67 | 117 | 17 | 2 | 25 | 81 | 8 | 55 | 141 | .223 | .259 (-14%) | .322 (-7%) | .384 (+5%) | .707 (avg) | -20.2 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | 143 | 460 | 64 | 116 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 85 | 1 | 78 | 138 | .252 | .257 (-2%) | .323 (+12%) | .390 (+25%) | .714 (+19%) | 1856.2 |
| 1986 | CAL | AL | 132 | 419 | 65 | 101 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 58 | 1 | 92 | 115 | .241 | .257 (-6%) | .325 (+16%) | .395 (+3%) | .720 (+9%) | 1144.3 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 115 | 336 | 42 | 74 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 43 | 2 | 33 | 97 | .220 | .262 (-16%) | .331 (-10%) | .415 (-3%) | .746 (-6%) | -369.9 |
| Career · 21 seasons | 2,820 | 9,864 | 1,551 | 2,584 | 463 | 49 | 563 | 1,702 | 228 | 1,375 | 2,597 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 41,801 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 281 | 41 | 78 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 48 | 33 | 70 | .278 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ALCS | CAL | 6 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | .192 |
| 1982 | ALCS | CAL | 5 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | .111 |
| 1981 | AEDIV | NYA | 5 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | .300 |
| 1981 | ALCS | NYA | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| 1981 | WS | NYA | 3 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .333 |
| 1980 | ALCS | NYA | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .273 |
| 1978 | ALCS | NYA | 4 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | .462 |
| 1978 | WS | NYA | 6 | 23 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | .391 |
| 1977 | ALCS | NYA | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .125 |
| 1977 | WS | NYA | 6 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | .450 |
| 1975 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .417 |
| 1974 | ALCS | OAK | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | .167 |
| 1974 | WS | OAK | 5 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | .286 |
| 1973 | ALCS | OAK | 5 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .143 |
| 1973 | WS | OAK | 7 | 29 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | .310 |
| 1972 | ALCS | OAK | 5 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | .278 |
| 1971 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2819 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1410 | 4798 | 730 | 1226 | 280 | 826 | .256 |
| Away | 1409 | 5061 | 820 | 1357 | 282 | 875 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-04 | OAK | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-10-02 | OAK | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-10-01 | OAK | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-26 | OAK | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-25 | OAK | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-09-23 | OAK | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-22 | OAK | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-09-21 | OAK | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-20 | OAK | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-19 | OAK | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2102 | 2057 | 4062 | 133 | 142 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | KC1 | OF | 34 | 32 | 55 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | OAK | OF | 151 | 145 | 269 | 14 | 12 | 5 |
| 1969 | OAK | OF | 150 | 147 | 278 | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| 1970 | OAK | OF | 142 | 118 | 251 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
| 1971 | OAK | OF | 145 | 145 | 285 | 15 | 7 | 3 |
| 1972 | OAK | OF | 135 | 135 | 301 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| 1973 | OAK | OF | 145 | 144 | 302 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 1974 | OAK | OF | 127 | 126 | 296 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| 1975 | OAK | OF | 147 | 147 | 315 | 13 | 12 | 5 |
| 1976 | BAL | OF | 121 | 121 | 284 | 8 | 11 | 3 |
| 1977 | NYA | OF | 127 | 126 | 236 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 1978 | NYA | OF | 104 | 104 | 212 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | NYA | OF | 125 | 125 | 274 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 1980 | NYA | OF | 94 | 94 | 174 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 | NYA | OF | 61 | 60 | 111 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | CAL | OF | 139 | 138 | 200 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 1983 | CAL | OF | 47 | 44 | 66 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | CAL | OF | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CAL | OF | 81 | 81 | 112 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 1986 | CAL | OF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | OAK | OF | 20 | 20 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 188 |
| Right Field | 1942 |
| Designated Hitter | 630 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 1980 | Player of the Month | July |
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-05-02 |
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-10-03 |
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-06-13 |
| 1980 | Silver Slugger | DH |
| 1980 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1979 | Player of the Week | Week of 1979-05-11 |
| 1977 | Babe Ruth Award | OF |
| 1977 | Player of the Week | Week of 1977-09-16 |
| 1977 | World Series MVP | |
| 1976 | Player of the Month | July |
| 1976 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1975 | Player of the Week | Week of 1975-07-25 |
| 1975 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1974 | Player of the Week | Week of 1974-04-05 |
| 1973 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 1973 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1973 | TSN Major League Player of the Year | |
| 1973 | TSN Player of the Year | |
| 1973 | World Series MVP | |
| 1969 | TSN All-Star | OF |
Salary History
Reggie Jackson's recorded salaries total $2,686,840 over 3 seasons, 1985 to 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jackson's career ran from 1967 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CAL | AL | $525,000 |
| 1986 | CAL | AL | $1,102,946 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | $1,058,894 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,686,840 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1966 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 107.0 | 392 | 1 |
| 1980 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 2nd | 234.0 | 392 | 5 |
| 1979 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 24th | 3.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1978 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 18.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1977 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 67.0 | 392 | 1 |
| 1976 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 16th | 17.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1975 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 118.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 119.0 | 336 | 1 |
| 1973 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 336.0 | 336 | 24 |
| 1972 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 9.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1971 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 15.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1969 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 5th | 110.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1968 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 8.0 | 280 | 0 |
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Reggie Jackson: the record in brief
Reggie Jackson's major league career runs from a debut on June 9, 1967 to a final game on October 4, 1987. By club, Jackson's seasons break down as the Kansas City Athletics (1967), the Oakland Athletics (1968 through 1987), the Baltimore Orioles (1976), the New York Yankees (1977 through 1981), and the California Angels (1982 through 1986). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Jackson is listed as an outfielder. Jackson batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 18, 1946, in Abington, PA, USA. The given name on file is Reginald Martinez Jackson.
Jackson finished with 2,584 hits from 9,864 at bats in 2,820 games, which works out to .262, plus 563 homers, 1,702 RBI, and 228 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .356 and .490 give Jackson a career OPS of .846. Against a .256 league average for those years, Jackson's .262 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .846 to a league .702, 20.4% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Reggie Jackson
- What years did Reggie Jackson play?
- Reggie Jackson played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1987.
- Was Reggie Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Reggie Jackson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Reggie Jackson hit?
- Reggie Jackson hit 563 career home runs with 2,584 hits.
- Is Reggie Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Reggie Jackson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.
- What teams did Reggie Jackson play for?
- Reggie Jackson played for 4 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1967–1975, 1987), the Baltimore Orioles (1976), the New York Yankees (1977–1981), and the California Angels (1982–1986).
- How many MVP awards did Reggie Jackson win?
- Reggie Jackson won 1 MVP award, in 1973.
- What awards did Reggie Jackson win?
- Reggie Jackson won the MVP award (1973), 2 World Series MVP awards (1973 and 1977), and 2 Silver Slugger awards (1980 and 1982). He was selected to 14 All-Star Games.
- What were Reggie Jackson's career stats?
- In 2,820 games, Reggie Jackson had 2,584 hits, 563 home runs, 1,702 RBI, 1,551 runs, and 228 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- How much did Reggie Jackson earn in his career?
- Reggie Jackson's recorded salaries total $2,686,840 over 3 seasons, 1985 to 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jackson's career ran from 1967 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Reggie Jackson's salary?
- Reggie Jackson's last recorded salary was $525,000, in 1987. His highest recorded salary was $1,102,946, in 1986, and his lowest was $525,000, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1987.
- What position did Reggie Jackson play?
- Reggie Jackson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Reggie Jackson and how much did he weigh?
- Reggie Jackson was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Reggie Jackson hit each season?
- Reggie Jackson's home runs by season: 1 in 1967, 29 in 1968, 47 in 1969, 23 in 1970, 32 in 1971, 25 in 1972, 32 in 1973, 29 in 1974, 36 in 1975, 27 in 1976, 32 in 1977, 27 in 1978, 29 in 1979, 41 in 1980, 15 in 1981, 39 in 1982, 14 in 1983, 25 in 1984, 27 in 1985, 18 in 1986, and 15 in 1987. His most in one season was 47, in 1969.
- What was Reggie Jackson's career batting average?
- Reggie Jackson batted .262 over his career, with 2,584 hits in 9,864 at bats.