Big Train Jackson

Born: 1917 in LA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John William Jackson

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Biography

Big Train Jackson, born in 1917, is an active pitcher known for his tenacity on the mound. With a career record of 4-8, Jackson continues to showcase his skills in the modern era of baseball, where the game emphasizes both power and precision. His current earned run average (ERA) stands at 6.3, reflecting the challenges he faces in a highly competitive landscape. Despite the ups and downs of his career, he has accumulated 43 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters when he's on his game. Jackson's playing style is characterized by a fierce competitive spirit and a willingness to take on tough matchups. While he has yet to record a save, his contributions to the team extend beyond mere statistics, as he plays an essential role in the bullpen dynamics. As baseball evolves, Big Train Jackson’s ongoing presence offers a glimpse into the tenacity and resilience required to thrive in today’s game, marking him as a significant figure in the current landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 8 19 12 2 0 0 70.0 100 49 2 34 43 6.30 0

Career ERA 6.30 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 47.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1938 KCM NAL 0 3 5 3 0 0 0 9.3 19 10 5 8 9.64 4.35 (-122%) 0.0
1939 KCM NAL 1 3 8 5 1 0 0 27.3 37 16 15 18 5.27 4.28 (-23%) 131.4
1940 MRS NAL 3 2 6 4 1 0 0 33.3 44 23 14 17 6.21 4.21 (-47%) 411.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 24 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.042 0.115 0.042 0.157 0.0

Career AVG .042 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 84.6% below league average.

Career OBP .115 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Career SLG .042 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 89.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.157 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 78.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1938 KCM NAL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 KCM NAL 8 11 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1940 MRS NAL 6 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 19 12 2 18 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 KCM P 5 3 0 3 1 0
1939 KCM P 8 5 0 10 3 1
1940 MRS P 6 4 2 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19