George Jackson

Born: 1/2/1882 in Springfield, MO, USA

Died: 11/26/1972 in Cleburne, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-08-02 | Final Game: 1913-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: George Christopher Jackson

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Biography

George Jackson was a professional baseball player born in 1882, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1913. Primarily playing as a position player, Jackson made a notable mark during the early 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving beyond the constraints of the deadball era and beginning to embrace more offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 152 games, showcasing his hitting prowess with a career batting average of .285. His offensive contributions included 158 hits, four home runs, and 73 runs batted in, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs and support his team effectively. Jackson was also known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 34 stolen bases throughout his career, which highlighted his agility and strategic base running. While his time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, he left an impression during his tenure, contributing to the dynamic shifts that characterized the game in the early 1910s. His performance reflected the growing emphasis on offense that would come to define the game in subsequent decades, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
152	554	85	158	24	7	4	73	34	50	95	0.285	0.357	0.375	0.733	619.0

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +6.8% 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
1911	BSN	NL	39	147	28	51	11	2	0	25	12	12	21	0.347	.266 (+30%)	.336 (+20%)	.356 (+26%)	.693 (+23%)	563.2
1912	BSN	NL	110	397	55	104	13	5	4	48	22	38	72	0.262	.268 (-3%)	.335 (+2%)	.358 (-2%)	.694 (avg)	55.8
1913	BSN	NL	3	10	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0