Bo Jackson

Born: 11/30/1962 in Bessemer, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-02 | Final Game: 1994-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Vincent Edward Jackson

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Biography

Bo Jackson, born in 1962, was a remarkable athlete who played professional baseball from 1986 to 1994, showcasing his talents primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, Jackson participated in 694 games, where he recorded 598 hits, 141 home runs, and 415 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .250. His dynamic style of play, characterized by a blend of raw power and exceptional speed, made him a standout player during an era marked by increasing athleticism in the game. Jackson also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 82 stolen bases, which further emphasized his dual-threat capability. In addition to his impressive statistics, Jackson's career was highlighted by his selection to the All-Star Game, where he earned the MVP honors, underscoring his impact on the field. His unique status as a two-sport athlete, excelling in both Major League Baseball and the National Football League, contributed to his legendary status in American sports culture. Jackson's influence extended beyond his playing days; he became an iconic figure, celebrated for his extraordinary athleticism and his ability to captivate fans throughout his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
694	2393	341	598	86	14	141	415	82	200	841	0.250	0.309	0.474	0.784	3556.7

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .474 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +20.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.784 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — +8.7% above 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
1986	KCR	AL	25	82	9	17	2	1	2	9	3	7	34	0.207	.257 (-20%)	.325 (-12%)	.395 (-17%)	.720 (-15%)	-195.3
1987	KCR	AL	116	396	46	93	17	2	22	53	10	30	158	0.235	.262 (-11%)	.331 (-11%)	.415 (+9%)	.746 (avg)	-66.6
1988	KCR	AL	124	439	63	108	16	4	25	68	27	25	146	0.246	.254 (-3%)	.317 (-10%)	.377 (+25%)	.695 (+9%)	540.0
1989	KCR	AL	135	515	86	132	15	6	32	105	26	39	172	0.256	.254 (+1%)	.319 (-3%)	.375 (+32%)	.694 (+16%)	1353.1
1990	KCR	AL	111	405	74	110	16	1	28	78	15	44	128	0.272	.257 (+5%)	.324 (+5%)	.385 (+36%)	.710 (+22%)	1595.1
1991	CHW	AL	23	71	8	16	4	0	3	14	0	12	25	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.323 (+3%)	.384 (+6%)	.708 (+5%)	66.6
1993	CHW	AL	85	284	32	66	9	0	16	45	0	23	106	0.232	.265 (-12%)	.332 (-13%)	.403 (+7%)	.735 (-2%)	-159.5
1994	LAA	AL	75	201	23	56	7	0	13	43	1	20	72	0.279	.269 (+3%)	.338 (+1%)	.424 (+20%)	.763 (+12%)	423.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1993	ALCS	CHA	3	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	557	541	1075	49	44	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	KCA	OF	23	21	29	2	4	0
1987	KCA	OF	113	107	180	9	9	1
1988	KCA	OF	121	118	246	11	7	2
1989	KCA	OF	110	109	224	11	8	2
1990	KCA	OF	97	97	230	8	12	2
1993	CHA	OF	47	45	89	5	1	2
1994	CAL	OF	46	44	77	3	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	415
Center Field	88
Right Field	63
Designated Hitter	104

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1993	TSN Comeback Player of the Year
1989	All-Star Game MVP
1989	Player of the Week	Week of 1989-04-21

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1994	CAL	AL	$1,000,000
1993	CHA	AL	$2,410,000
1992	CHA	AL	$109,000
1991	CHA	AL	$1,010,000
1990	KCA	AL	$1,000,000
1989	KCA	AL	$610,000
1988	KCA	AL	$383,000
1987	KCA	AL	$330,000
Total Career Earnings			$6,852,000