John Jackson

Born: 7/15/1909 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/22/1956 in Somers Point, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-06-20 | Final Game: 1933-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Lewis Jackson

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Biography

John Jackson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1909 who played during a brief career that spanned from 1933 to 1933. Making his mark in a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style, Jackson showcased his talents in the Major Leagues for a limited period. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.0, reflecting the challenges he faced during his time on the mound. Despite a short stint in professional baseball, Jackson contributed to the teams he played for with his striking ability, amassing a total of 11 strikeouts over his career. He did not record any saves, indicating that he primarily served in a starting or middle relief role. While his time in the spotlight was brief, Jackson's participation in the game during a pivotal era adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse players who have shaped the sport over the decades.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.500	0.667	0.500	1.167

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
4.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	1.50

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1952	2.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	0.500	.000	0.500
1953	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1952	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	3.00
1953	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	10	7	1	0	0	54.0	74	36	3	35	11	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 55.6% 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
1933	PHI	NL	2	2	10	7	1	0	0	54.0	74	36	35	11	6.00	3.86 (-56%)	-2174.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	21	2	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.143	0.143	0.190	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 52.9% 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
1933	PHI	NL	10	21	2	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1933	PHI	P	10	0	1	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	PA	1931, 1932