Darrell Jackson, baseball player, 1978-1982

Darrell Jackson

Born: 4/3/1956 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-06-16 | Final Game: 1982-06-01

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Darrell Preston Jackson

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Biography

Darrell Jackson, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 until June 1, 1982. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Jackson played during a transformative period in baseball that saw the game evolving from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensively driven style. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 20-27 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.38, showcasing his ability to compete at the Major League level despite facing a challenging environment. Throughout his time in the league, Jackson accumulated a total of 229 strikeouts, highlighting his capacity to overpower hitters and secure crucial outs. He also contributed to his teams with one save, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. While Jackson's career may not have been marked by accolades or All-Star selections, he remains a part of the fabric of the game from his era, embodying the grit and resilience that characterized many pitchers of his time. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players who navigated the ups and downs of professional baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 27 102 60 3 1 1 411.0 425 200 36 186 229 4.38 0

Career ERA 4.38 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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
1978 MIN AL 4 6 19 15 1 1 0 92.3 89 46 48 54 4.48 3.69 (-22%) -1458.1
1979 MIN AL 4 4 24 8 1 0 0 69.3 89 33 26 43 4.28 4.00 (-7%) 711.1
1980 MIN AL 9 9 32 25 1 0 1 172.0 161 74 69 90 3.87 3.84 (-1%) -1051.3
1981 MIN AL 3 3 14 5 0 0 0 32.7 35 16 19 26 4.41 3.58 (-23%) 279.9
1982 MIN AL 0 5 13 7 0 0 0 44.7 51 31 24 16 6.25 3.86 (-62%) -1760.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1978 MIN AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 MIN AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 MIN AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 MIN AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 MIN AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 102 60 14 58 9 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 MIN P 19 15 1 13 3 1
1979 MIN P 24 8 3 13 1 2
1980 MIN P 32 25 9 23 2 4
1981 MIN P 14 5 0 2 0 0
1982 MIN P 13 7 1 7 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 102
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977