Zach Jackson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2009)
Zach Jackson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. Across 22 career appearances, he went 4-5 with a 5.81 ERA and 63 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-06-04
- Last Game
- 2009-05-27
Full name: Zachary Thomas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.1 | 48 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 5.40 | 4.53 (-19%) | -877.4 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4.91 | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.2 | 64 | 34 | 14 | 30 | 5.60 | 4.32 (-29%) | -421.2 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 9.35 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 4 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.1 | 131 | 68 | 34 | 63 | 5.81 | — | -1,299 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .111 | .111 | .111 | .222 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.
Career OBP .111 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 66.8% below league average.
Career SLG .111 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 73.7% below league average.
Career OPS .222 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 70.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 9 | 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 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 22 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 42.0 | 61 | 33 | 14 | 26 | 7.07 |
| Away | 13 | 63.1 | 70 | 35 | 20 | 37 | 4.97 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-27 | CLE | TBR | — | 4.0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009-04-17 | CLE | NYY | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-04-09 | CLE | TEX | — | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008-09-27 | CLE | CHW | W | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008-09-22 | CLE | BOS | W | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008-09-16 | CLE | MIN | — | 5.1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-09-11 | CLE | BAL | L | 6.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-09-06 | CLE | KCR | L | 7.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-08-31 | CLE | SEA | L | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008-08-25 | CLE | DET | — | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |
Salary History
Zach Jackson's recorded salaries total $403,800 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jackson's career ran from 2006 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CLE | AL | $403,800 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $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 |
Zach Jackson: the record in brief
June 4, 2006 and May 27, 2009 bracket Zach Jackson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Milwaukee Brewers (2006 to 2008) and the Cleveland Indians (2008 to 2009). Jackson played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 13, 1983, in Greensburg, PA, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds. The bio lists the given name Zachary Thomas.
Jackson's career pitching line is 4 wins, 5 losses and a 5.81 ERA over 22 appearances. Also on Jackson's record: 63 strikeouts. Against a 4.39 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.81 mark was 32.3% worse. In 2006, one of the busiest seasons, Jackson posted a 5.40 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.53.
The position breakdown shows 22 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Jackson with 6 putouts, 18 assists and 3 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zach Jackson
- What years did Zach Jackson play?
- Zach Jackson played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009.
- Was Zach Jackson a pitcher?
- Yes. Zach Jackson pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 63 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Zach Jackson hit?
- Zach Jackson hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Zach Jackson play for?
- Zach Jackson played for 2 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (2006, 2008) and the Cleveland Indians (2008–2009).
- What were Zach Jackson's career stats?
- In 22 games, Zach Jackson went 4-5 with a 5.81 ERA, 63 strikeouts, and 105.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Zach Jackson earn in his career?
- Zach Jackson's recorded salaries total $403,800 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jackson's career ran from 2006 to 2009. No salary is recorded for 2006 and 2008.
- What was Zach Jackson's salary?
- Zach Jackson's recorded salary was $403,800 in 2009.
- What position did Zach Jackson play?
- Zach Jackson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Zach Jackson and how much did he weigh?
- Zach Jackson was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Zach Jackson's career ERA?
- Zach Jackson finished with a 5.81 career ERA, going 4-5 with 63 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Zach Jackson have?
- Zach Jackson recorded 63 career strikeouts.
- Is Zach Jackson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Zach Jackson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.