Bill Jackson, baseball player, 1914-1915

Bill Jackson

Born: 4/4/1881 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 9/24/1958 in Peoria, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-30 | Final Game: 1915-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Riley Jackson

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Biography

Bill Jackson was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who played as a position player during the early 20th century, specifically from 1914 to 1915. His career spanned a brief period in which he participated in 76 games, primarily showcasing his skills in the outfield. Known for his speed on the bases, Jackson recorded 3 stolen bases throughout his time in the major leagues. Despite facing the challenges of the era, including the transition from the deadball era towards a more power-focused game, he contributed a total of 17 hits and 1 home run, finishing his career with a batting average of .138 and 13 RBIs. Jackson's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving both on and off the field. With a playing style that emphasized speed rather than power, he found ways to contribute to his teams despite limited offensive production. His lone home run and ability to steal bases reflect the strategic play that characterized baseball during the early 1900s. While his tenure in the majors was short-lived, Bill Jackson remains a part of baseball history, representing the spirit and determination of players from an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 123 17 17 1 0 1 13 3 17 20 0.138 0.243 0.171 0.414 -398.8

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 37.0% 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
1914 CHF FL 26 25 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.040 — — — — 0.0
1915 CHF FL 50 98 15 16 1 0 1 12 3 14 15 0.163 .250 (-35%) .318 (-16%) .332 (-39%) .651 (-28%) -398.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 40 0 290 17 5 11
OF 7 0 10 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CHF 1B 4 0 14 0 0 1
1914 CHF OF 6 0 10 1 1 1
1915 CHF 1B 36 0 276 17 5 10
1915 CHF OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 40
Left Field 2
Center Field 3
Right Field 2