Tom Jackson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Tom Jackson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Stars, the Memphis Red Sox, and the Cleveland Tigers. Across 27 career appearances, he went 4-6 with a 6.19 ERA and 31 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
Full name: Thomas Walton Jackson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | SLS | NNL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15.2 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 2.30 | 4.11 (+44%) | 106.8 |
| 1927 | SLS | NNL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 6 | 8.22 | 4.08 (-101%) | -1479.4 |
| 1927 | MRS | NNL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 8.40 | 4.08 (-106%) | -302.9 |
| 1928 | MRS | NNL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4.05 | 4.13 (+2%) | -30.1 |
| 1928 | CTG | NNL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 8.44 | 4.13 (-104%) | 202.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 4 | 6 | 27 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 84.1 | 104 | 58 | 55 | 31 | 6.19 | — | -1,503 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .091 | .167 | .091 | .258 | 0 |
Career AVG .091 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.
Career SLG .091 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 76.8% below league average.
Career OPS .258 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 65.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | SLS | NNL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLS | NNL | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | MRS | NNL | 8 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | MRS | NNL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CTG | NNL | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 30 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
Tom Jackson: the record in brief
The season rows for Tom Jackson begin in 1926. The team column moves through the St. Louis Stars (1926 to 1927), the Memphis Red Sox (1927 to 1928), and the Cleveland Tigers (1928). Jackson is listed as a pitcher. Tom Jackson was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Walton.
Jackson's career pitching line is 4 wins, 6 losses and a 6.19 ERA over 27 appearances. Jackson had 31 strikeouts. The league ERA over Jackson's seasons was 4.11, so the 6.19 figure ran 50.7% worse than average. 1926 was Jackson's sharpest full season, a 2.30 ERA against the league's 4.11.
The position table credits Jackson with 27 games at pitcher and also lists 2 at center field and 1 at left field. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 0 putouts and 26 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Jackson
- Was Tom Jackson a pitcher?
- Yes. Tom Jackson pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 31 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tom Jackson hit?
- Tom Jackson hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Tom Jackson's career batting average?
- Tom Jackson batted .091 over his career, with 3 hits in 33 at bats.
- What was Tom Jackson's career ERA?
- Tom Jackson finished with a 6.19 career ERA, going 4-6 with 31 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tom Jackson have?
- Tom Jackson recorded 31 career strikeouts.
- Is Tom Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.