Henry Jackson, baseball player, 1887-1887

Henry Jackson

Born: 6/23/1861 in Union City, IN, USA

Died: 9/14/1932 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-09-13 | Final Game: 1887-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Henry Everett Jackson

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Biography

Henry Jackson, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1887 to September 28, 1887. Playing primarily as a position player, Jackson made a notable impact during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the burgeoning popularity of the sport and a shift towards more organized play. Over the course of his ten games in the majors, he recorded ten hits for a batting average of .263, contributing three runs batted in and showcasing his ability to get on base effectively. Despite his limited time in the league, Jackson's performance included two stolen bases, highlighting the speed aspect of his playing style that was becoming increasingly valued in the 1880s. The era was marked by a transition from the rough-and-tumble play of the deadball era to a more strategic approach to the game. Although Jackson's major league career was short-lived, his participation in this transformative time in baseball history reflects the evolving nature of the sport and the diverse talents that emerged during this foundational period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 38 1 10 1 0 0 3 2 0 12 0.263 0.263 0.289 0.553 0.0

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
1887 IN3 NL 10 38 1 10 1 0 0 3 2 0 12 0.263 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 0 108 3 8 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 IN3 1B 10 0 108 3 8 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10