Ryan Jackson
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2015)
Ryan Jackson was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 4 seasons. In 42 career games, he hit .061 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-08-11
- Last Game
- 2015-09-30
Full name: Ryan Christopher Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .061 | .114 | .061 | .175 | 0 |
Career AVG .061 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 76.2% below league average.
Career OBP .114 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.
Career SLG .061 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 84.9% below league average.
Career OPS .175 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 75.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SLN | NL | 13 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SLN | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 22 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 42 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .061 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 27 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SLN | NL | $490,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $490,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Ryan Jackson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ryan Jackson's first major league game on August 11, 2012; the last one listed came on September 30, 2015. By club, Jackson's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (2012 to 2013) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2015). At 6'2" and 180 pounds, Jackson is listed as a second baseman. Jackson both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Jackson was born on May 10, 1988, in Miami, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Ryan Christopher.
Across 42 games at the plate, Jackson's career line reads 2 hits in 33 at bats for a .061 average. On-base and slugging figures of .114 and .061 give Jackson a career OPS of .175. Over the seasons Jackson played, league hitters batted .254; the .061 career figure is 76.2% below that. In OPS terms, Jackson's .175 stands 75.7% below the league's .720. No season topped the 2 hits of 2012.
The position table credits Jackson with 27 games at second base and also lists 5 at third base and 5 at shortstop. At second base, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 8 putouts and 25 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan Jackson
- What years did Ryan Jackson play?
- Ryan Jackson played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015.
- Was Ryan Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Ryan Jackson was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ryan Jackson hit?
- Ryan Jackson hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Ryan Jackson's career batting average?
- Ryan Jackson batted .061 over his career, with 2 hits in 33 at bats.
- Is Ryan Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ryan Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Ryan Jackson play for?
- Ryan Jackson played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.