Ryan Jackson
Born: 11/15/1971 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-03-31 | Final Game: 2002-06-18
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Ryan Dewitte Jackson
Biography
Ryan Jackson, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1998 to 2002. Known primarily as a position player, Jackson played a total of 226 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he accumulated 108 hits, 7 home runs, and 52 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .239. Additionally, he demonstrated a measure of speed on the basepaths, recording 7 stolen bases.
Jackson's playing tenure took place during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity fueled by the home run race and the integration of advanced analytics. While he may not have been a star player, Jackson contributed to his teams with a solid defensive presence and versatility on the field. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflect the valued depth players bring to a roster in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. After retiring in 2002, Jackson left a legacy as a player who exemplified resilience and dedication in the pursuit of a career in the sport.
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 | 0.239 | 0.292 | 0.354 | 0.646 | -1423.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 111 | 260 | 26 | 65 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 20 | 73 | 0.250 | -550.4 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 32 | 68 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 0.235 | -322.8 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 79 | 118 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 0.212 | -549.9 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 108 | 64 | 593 | 44 | 11 | 63 |
| OF | 70 | 37 | 76 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | 1B | 44 | 37 | 300 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 1998 | FLO | OF | 32 | 20 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | 1B | 29 | 19 | 167 | 11 | 2 | 19 |
| 1999 | SEA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | DET | 1B | 35 | 8 | 126 | 12 | 0 | 14 |
| 2001 | DET | OF | 34 | 16 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | DET | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |