Will Jackson
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Will Jackson was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban Giants and the Cuban X Giants. In 43 career games, he hit .197 with 31 hits and 13 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
Full name: William Jackson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 157 | 25 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 3 | .197 | .280 | .217 | .497 | 0 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career SLG .217 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career OPS .497 vs. league average .676 across their career seasons — 26.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | CBG | IND | 7 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | CBG | IND | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | CXG | IND | 4 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | CXG | IND | 7 | 27 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | CXG | EAS | 7 | 27 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | CXG | IND | 8 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1905 | CXG | EAS | 6 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | CXG | EAS | 3 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 43 | 157 | 25 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 3 | .197 | — | — | — | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | CXG | EAS | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 37 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 9.70 | 2.68 (-263%) | -215.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 37 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 9.70 | — | -215 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 6 | 5 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| OF | 38 | 35 | 55 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | CBG | C | 4 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1891 | CBG | OF | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1894 | CBG | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | CXG | C | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | CXG | OF | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | CXG | OF | 7 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903 | CXG | OF | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904 | CXG | OF | 8 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | CXG | OF | 6 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906 | CXG | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | CXG | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| Catcher | 6 |
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Will Jackson: the record in brief
Will Jackson's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1891 to 1906. The team column moves through the Cuban Giants (1891 to 1894) and the Cuban X Giants (1897 to 1906). The bio lists Jackson's primary position as left fielder. Jackson's full given name, per the bio, is William Jackson.
Jackson's career batting table shows 43 games, 157 at bats and 31 hits, a .197 average, plus 13 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .280 and .217 give Jackson a career OPS of .497. The league as a whole hit .264 across Jackson's seasons, which puts the .197 career mark 25.3% below average. By OPS the gap is 26.6% below league average (.497 against .676). No season topped the 7 hits of 1899. The best average in the busiest seasons was .259, in 1899.
Frequently Asked Questions about Will Jackson
- Was Will Jackson a pitcher?
- No. Will Jackson was a position player (Left Fielder), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did Will Jackson hit?
- Will Jackson hit 0 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What was Will Jackson's career batting average?
- Will Jackson batted .197 over his career, with 31 hits in 157 at bats.
- How many RBI did Will Jackson have?
- Will Jackson drove in 13 runs in his career.
- What was Will Jackson's career ERA?
- Will Jackson finished with a 9.70 career ERA, going 0-2 with 6 strikeouts.
- Is Will Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Will Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.