Ken Jackson, baseball player, 1987-1987

Ken Jackson

Born: 8/21/1963 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-12 | Final Game: 1987-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Bernard Jackson

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Biography

Ken Jackson, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1987 to 2009. Primarily serving as a position player, Jackson made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1987 season. Over the course of his time in the league, he appeared in 8 games, where he recorded 4 hits and drove in 2 runs, culminating in a batting average of .250. While he did not hit any home runs and did not register any stolen bases, his contributions on the field reflected the dedication and skill expected of a player in the competitive landscape of the late 1980s. Jackson's career unfolded during an era marked by the emergence of power-hitting and a focus on offensive production, characteristics that defined the game in the years leading up to the steroid era. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, he exemplified the spirit of perseverance that many players exhibit throughout their careers. After retiring in 2009, Jackson's journey through the game remained a testament to the hard work and determination that characterizes professional athletes, even those with shorter tenures in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 16 1 4 2 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.250 0.333 0.375 0.708 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1987 PHI NL 8 16 1 4 2 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 8 5 6 15 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PHI SS 8 5 6 15 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Angelina College Lufkin TX 1982