Jelly Jackson

Born: 9/13/1909 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 2/14/1980 in Washington, DC, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 147 lbs

Full name: Norman Jackson

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Biography

Jelly Jackson, born in 1909, is an active professional baseball player known for his dynamic presence on the field. With a career spanning over several decades, Jackson has played in 404 games, accumulating 268 hits and driving in 125 RBIs. His ability to contribute in various facets of the game is showcased by his 7 home runs and 11 stolen bases, reflecting a versatile skill set that has allowed him to adapt to the evolving strategies of modern baseball. Competing in an era marked by significant changes in the game, Jelly Jackson embodies the resilience and determination that characterizes many players of his time. Despite a batting average of .208, his contributions on the field extend beyond mere numbers, as he continues to influence the game with his experience and leadership. As he remains an active player, Jackson's journey through the league not only highlights his personal achievements but also serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of baseball across generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
404	1288	182	268	35	14	7	125	11	99	60	0.208	0.269	0.273	0.542	-5784.2

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
1934	CRS	NN2	12	42	3	12	2	0	0	4	1	2	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	HG	NN2	45	141	24	20	4	0	1	10	0	13	1	0.142	.279 (-49%)	.342 (-36%)	.399 (-52%)	.742 (-45%)	-1118.0
1936	HG	NN2	30	86	7	16	1	0	0	3	1	5	0	0.186	.283 (-34%)	.349 (-32%)	.404 (-51%)	.753 (-42%)	-626.8
1937	HG	NN2	47	162	23	40	3	0	0	22	1	8	0	0.247	.276 (-11%)	.342 (-16%)	.398 (-33%)	.740 (-25%)	-715.0
1938	HG	NN2	47	163	21	33	5	3	0	19	0	13	2	0.202	.272 (-26%)	.341 (-24%)	.392 (-31%)	.734 (-28%)	-821.1
1939	HG	NN2	35	118	26	21	2	4	1	14	1	16	2	0.178	.274 (-35%)	.342 (-18%)	.393 (-27%)	.735 (-23%)	-469.8
1940	HG	NN2	54	166	21	32	3	2	0	15	5	8	1	0.193	.267 (-28%)	.335 (-30%)	.387 (-39%)	.722 (-35%)	-1042.8
1944	HG	NN2	38	94	19	16	2	1	0	8	0	11	0	0.170	.261 (-35%)	.325 (-19%)	.357 (-40%)	.683 (-30%)	-446.0
1945	HG	NN2	48	146	18	31	3	2	0	9	2	12	4	0.212	.260 (-19%)	.328 (-17%)	.354 (-27%)	.683 (-22%)	-544.8
2025	BAL	AL	48	170	20	47	10	2	5	21	0	11	50	0.276	.245 (+13%)	.314 (+4%)	.403 (+11%)	.718 (+8%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
16	41	2	4	0	0	0	1	3	4	0.098

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1945	NWS	HG	4	5	0	0	0	1	0	0.000
1944	NWS	HG	5	18	0	0	0	1	3	0.000
1939	NLC	HG	5	13	2	4	1	1	1	0.308
1939	NLP2	HG	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	66	63	119	169	18	24
3B	5	0	1	4	0	0
SS	283	275	549	788	103	122

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	CRS	SS	12	12	29	32	6	6
1935	HG	SS	44	44	90	98	21	14
1936	HG	SS	29	26	63	77	12	16
1937	HG	SS	47	46	87	135	18	21
1938	HG	SS	47	47	90	146	15	23
1939	HG	SS	35	35	72	104	9	16
1940	HG	SS	53	51	88	156	19	23
1944	HG	2B	25	24	48	70	5	11
1944	HG	3B	5	0	1	4	0	0
1944	HG	SS	9	8	17	22	2	1
1945	HG	2B	41	39	71	99	13	13
1945	HG	SS	7	6	13	18	1	2