Sam Jackson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Sam Jackson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns and the Chicago American Giants. In 7 career games, he hit .143 with 3 hits and 1 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 / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
Full name: Samuel Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | .143 | .190 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.
Career SLG .190 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 51.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | CIC | NAL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CAG | NAL | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | CAG | NAL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .400 |
| Away | 6 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 | .667 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-05-04 | CAG | KCM | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-20 | CAG | KCM | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-31 | CAG | CVB | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-30 | CAG | CVB | W | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-30 | CAG | BIR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-23 | CAG | MEM | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-21 | CAG | CIA | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-20 | CAG | CIA | W | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
Sam Jackson: the record in brief
Sam Jackson's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1944 to 1945. Jackson played for the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns (1944) and the Chicago American Giants (1944 through 1945). The bio lists Jackson's primary position as first baseman. Jackson is listed at 5'11" and 190 pounds. The birth record reads August 29, 1919, in Parkdale, AR, USA. The given name on file is Samuel Jackson.
The batting record for Jackson: 7 games, 3 hits in 21 at bats, and a .143 average, adding 1 RBI. Measured against the leagues Jackson played in, the .143 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 45.3% below the league. The hits column peaks at 2, in 1944.
Every defensive appearance on record for Jackson, 6 games, came at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Jackson
- Was Sam Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Sam Jackson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Sam Jackson hit?
- Sam Jackson hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Sam Jackson's career batting average?
- Sam Jackson batted .143 over his career, with 3 hits in 21 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sam Jackson have?
- Sam Jackson drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Sam Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sam Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Sam Jackson play for?
- Sam Jackson played for the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns and the Chicago American Giants.