Bucky Jacobsen
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004)
Bucky Jacobsen was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 2004 for the Seattle Mariners. In 42 career games, he hit .275 with 44 hits, 9 home runs, and 28 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 251.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 255 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-07-16
- Last Game
- 2004-09-05
Full name: Larry William Jacobsen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 160 | 17 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 47 | .275 | .335 | .500 | .835 | 251 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .335 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.
Career OPS .835 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — +9.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SEA | AL | 42 | 160 | 17 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 47 | .275 | .266 (+3%) | .335 (avg) | .427 (+17%) | .762 (+9%) | 251.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 42 | 160 | 17 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 47 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 251 | ||
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 (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 78 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 18 | .231 |
| Away | 21 | 82 | 8 | 26 | 2 | 10 | .317 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-05 | SEA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-04 | SEA | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-02 | SEA | TOR | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-01 | SEA | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-08-31 | SEA | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-08-29 | SEA | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-28 | SEA | KCR | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-08-28 | SEA | KCR | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-08-27 | SEA | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-08-26 | SEA | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 21 |
| Designated Hitter | 20 |
Salary History
Bucky Jacobsen's recorded salaries total $325,000 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jacobsen's career ran from 2004 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SEA | AL | $325,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $325,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston | ID | 1997 |
| Blue Mountain Community College | Pendleton | OR | 1995, 1996 |
Bucky Jacobsen: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bucky Jacobsen's first major league game on July 16, 2004; the last one listed came on September 5, 2004. Every season row on the page belongs to the Seattle Mariners, in 2004. Jacobsen played primarily as a first baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 30, 1975, in Riverton, WY, USA, Jacobsen was listed at 255 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. The given name on file is Larry William Jacobsen.
In 42 games and 160 at bats, Jacobsen batted .275 with 44 hits; the totals also include 9 homers and 28 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .335 clip and slugging .500, Jacobsen finished with a .835 OPS. Jacobsen hit .275 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Jacobsen's .835 stands 9.5% above the league's .763. Only one season appears, 2004 for the Seattle Mariners, when Jacobsen played 42 games and went 44 for 160. That year the league hit .266, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bucky Jacobsen
- Was Bucky Jacobsen a pitcher?
- No. Bucky Jacobsen was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bucky Jacobsen hit?
- Bucky Jacobsen hit 9 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Bucky Jacobsen play for?
- Bucky Jacobsen played for one team, the Seattle Mariners (2004).
- What were Bucky Jacobsen's career stats?
- In 42 games, Bucky Jacobsen had 44 hits, 9 home runs, 28 RBI, and 17 runs, with a .275 batting average.
- How much did Bucky Jacobsen earn in his career?
- Bucky Jacobsen's recorded salaries total $325,000 over 1 season, in 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Jacobsen's career ran from 2004 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2004.
- What was Bucky Jacobsen's salary?
- Bucky Jacobsen's recorded salary was $325,000 in 2005.
- What position did Bucky Jacobsen play?
- Bucky Jacobsen played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bucky Jacobsen and how much did he weigh?
- Bucky Jacobsen was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 255 pounds.
- What was Bucky Jacobsen's career batting average?
- Bucky Jacobsen batted .275 over his career, with 44 hits in 160 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bucky Jacobsen have?
- Bucky Jacobsen drove in 28 runs in his career.
- Is Bucky Jacobsen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bucky Jacobsen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.