Ryan Jackson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2002)
Ryan Jackson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2002 for the Florida Marlins, the Seattle Mariners, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 5 seasons. In 226 career games, he hit .239 with 108 hits, 7 home runs, and 52 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-03-31
- Last Game
- 2002-06-18
Full name: Ryan Dewitte Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 452 | 49 | 108 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 52 | 7 | 32 | 120 | .239 | .292 | .354 | .646 | -1,241 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career OPS .646 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 15.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | NL | 111 | 260 | 26 | 65 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 20 | 73 | .250 | .266 (-6%) | .335 (-9%) | .420 (-11%) | .755 (-10%) | -456.5 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 32 | 68 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 19 | .235 | .271 (-13%) | .344 (-13%) | .433 (-36%) | .778 (-26%) | -304.7 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 79 | 118 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 26 | .212 | .263 (-20%) | .332 (-25%) | .426 (-23%) | .758 (-24%) | -479.7 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 226 | 452 | 49 | 108 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 52 | 7 | 32 | 120 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -1,241 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (226 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 103 | 227 | 24 | 55 | 4 | 31 | .242 |
| Away | 123 | 225 | 25 | 53 | 3 | 21 | .236 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-18 | DET | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-06-16 | DET | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-15 | DET | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-06-12 | DET | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-07 | DET | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-06 | DET | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-30 | DET | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-27 | DET | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-25 | DET | KCR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-23 | DET | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 108 |
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 38 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DET | AL | $250,000 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | $230,000 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $650,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Ryan Jackson: the record in brief
March 31, 1998 and June 18, 2002 bracket Ryan Jackson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Florida Marlins (1998), the Seattle Mariners (1999), and the Detroit Tigers (2001 through 2002). Jackson played primarily as a first baseman and threw and hit left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 15, 1971, in Orlando, FL, USA and a listed size of 6'2" and 195 pounds. The given name on file is Ryan Dewitte Jackson.
The batting record for Jackson: 226 games, 108 hits in 452 at bats, and a .239 average; the totals also include 7 homers and 52 runs batted in. Jackson's career OPS of .646 combines a .292 on-base mark with .354 slugging. Over the seasons Jackson played, league hitters batted .266; the .239 career figure is 10.1% below that. No season topped the 65 hits of 1998. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan Jackson
- What years did Ryan Jackson play?
- Ryan Jackson played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2002.
- Was Ryan Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Ryan Jackson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ryan Jackson hit?
- Ryan Jackson hit 7 career home runs with 108 hits.
- What was Ryan Jackson's career batting average?
- Ryan Jackson batted .239 over his career, with 108 hits in 452 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ryan Jackson have?
- Ryan Jackson drove in 52 runs in his career.
- Is Ryan Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ryan Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.