Ron Jackson
Born: 10/22/1933 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Died: 7/6/2008 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-06-15 | Final Game: 1960-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Ronald Harris Jackson
Biography
Ron Jackson, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1954 until 1960. Primarily a position player, Jackson made an impact in the Major Leagues, participating in 196 games throughout his tenure. He recorded a total of 116 hits, showcasing his ability to put the bat on the ball, and he contributed 17 home runs and 52 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. With a career batting average of .245 and a total of 6 stolen bases, Jackson demonstrated a mix of power and speed that was valuable during the transitional era of the 1950s.
Playing in a time when the game was evolving, Jackson's contributions came during a period marked by the beginning of integration and the emergence of new playing styles. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his skills and versatility as a player left a mark on the teams he represented. Jackson's career, which concluded on May 15, 1960, reflects the spirit of the game during a dynamic era, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | 474 | 54 | 116 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 52 | 6 | 45 | 119 | 0.245 | 0.315 | 0.395 | 0.710 | -36.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CHW | AL | 40 | 93 | 10 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 0.280 | 123.4 |
| 1955 | CHW | AL | 40 | 74 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 0.203 | -232.8 |
| 1956 | CHW | AL | 22 | 56 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 0.214 | -71.4 |
| 1957 | CHW | AL | 13 | 60 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.317 | 90.2 |
| 1958 | CHW | AL | 61 | 146 | 19 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 46 | 0.233 | 54.5 |
| 1959 | CHW | AL | 10 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 10 | 31 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 148 | 119 | 1054 | 56 | 9 | 97 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CHA | 1B | 35 | 24 | 244 | 9 | 3 | 15 |
| 1955 | CHA | 1B | 29 | 21 | 162 | 9 | 2 | 14 |
| 1956 | CHA | 1B | 19 | 15 | 138 | 11 | 0 | 16 |
| 1957 | CHA | 1B | 13 | 13 | 125 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 1958 | CHA | 1B | 38 | 35 | 289 | 16 | 1 | 29 |
| 1959 | CHA | 1B | 5 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1960 | BOS | 1B | 9 | 8 | 66 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 147 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | 1952, 1953, 1954 |