Zach Jackson
Born: 5/13/1983 in Greensburg, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-06-04 | Final Game: 2009-05-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Zachary Thomas Jackson
Biography
Zach Jackson, born in 1983, was a professional pitcher who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009. He made his debut on June 4, 2006, and became known for his right-handed throwing and competitive spirit on the mound. Jackson played during a transitional period in baseball characterized by an increasing emphasis on strikeout capabilities and pitching depth within teams.
Over the course of his career, Jackson recorded a win-loss record of 4-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.81. He struck out a total of 63 batters, showcasing his potential as a strikeout pitcher, though he did not register any saves. Despite facing challenges in terms of consistency, Jackson's contributions to his teams reflected the tenacity required of pitchers in a league that was increasingly dominated by power hitters and advanced analytics. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the dedication needed to compete at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.3 | 131 | 68 | 15 | 34 | 63 | 5.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 48 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 5.40 | -884.3 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 64 | 34 | 14 | 30 | 5.60 | -426.0 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4.91 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 9.35 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 22 | 17 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIL | P | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | CLE | P | 9 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | MIL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CLE | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | AL | $403,800 |
| Total Career Earnings | $403,800 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | Louisville | KY | 2002, 2003 |
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 2004 |