Ron Jackson, baseball player, 1954-1960

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

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

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