Robert Jackson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Robert Jackson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban Giants and the Chicago Unions. In 17 career games, he hit .389 with 28 hits, 1 home runs, and 14 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
- Catcher
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 72 | 14 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .389 | .413 | .472 | .886 | 0 |
Career AVG .389 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — +42.4% above league average.
Career OBP .413 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +21.6% above league average.
Career SLG .472 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +31.4% above league average.
Career OPS .886 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — +26.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | CBG | IND | 4 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | CU | IND | 5 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .409 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1898 | CU | IND | 2 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | CU | IND | 6 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 17 | 72 | 14 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .389 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 10 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Robert Jackson: the record in brief
The season rows for Robert Jackson begin in 1891. The season rows list, in order, the Cuban Giants (1891) and the Chicago Unions (1897 to 1899). Jackson played primarily as a catcher.
Jackson finished with 28 hits from 72 at bats in 17 games, which works out to .389, adding 1 home run and 14 RBI. Reaching base at a .413 clip and slugging .472, Jackson finished with a .886 OPS. Jackson's .389 average ran 42.4% above the .273 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Jackson's .886 stands 26.6% above the league's .699. Jackson collected a career-high 9 hits in 1897. The best average in the busiest seasons was .409, in 1897.
By games played in the field, catcher leads with 10, followed by right field (4), first base (3), and left field (2). Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 39 putouts and 9 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Jackson
- Was Robert Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Robert Jackson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Robert Jackson hit?
- Robert Jackson hit 1 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What was Robert Jackson's career batting average?
- Robert Jackson batted .389 over his career, with 28 hits in 72 at bats.
- How many RBI did Robert Jackson have?
- Robert Jackson drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Robert Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Robert Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Robert Jackson play for?
- Robert Jackson played for the Cuban Giants and the Chicago Unions.