Ron Jackson

Born: 10/22/1933 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Died: 7/6/2008 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-06-15 | Final Game: 1960-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Ronald Harris Jackson

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Ron Jackson, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1954 until 1960. Primarily a position player, Jackson made an impact in the Major Leagues, participating in 196 games throughout his tenure. He recorded a total of 116 hits, showcasing his ability to put the bat on the ball, and he contributed 17 home runs and 52 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. With a career batting average of .245 and a total of 6 stolen bases, Jackson demonstrated a mix of power and speed that was valuable during the transitional era of the 1950s. Playing in a time when the game was evolving, Jackson's contributions came during a period marked by the beginning of integration and the emergence of new playing styles. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his skills and versatility as a player left a mark on the teams he represented. Jackson's career, which concluded on May 15, 1960, reflects the spirit of the game during a dynamic era, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
196	474	54	116	18	1	17	52	6	45	119	0.245	0.315	0.395	0.710	-36.1

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — near 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
1954	CHW	AL	40	93	10	26	4	0	4	10	2	6	20	0.280	.261 (+7%)	.333 (avg)	.390 (+16%)	.723 (+9%)	123.4
1955	CHW	AL	40	74	10	15	1	1	2	7	1	8	22	0.203	.258 (-22%)	.332 (-17%)	.393 (-18%)	.726 (-17%)	-232.8
1956	CHW	AL	22	56	7	12	3	0	1	4	1	10	13	0.214	.258 (-17%)	.331 (+1%)	.397 (-19%)	.728 (-10%)	-71.4
1957	CHW	AL	13	60	4	19	3	0	2	8	0	1	12	0.317	.257 (+23%)	.323 (+1%)	.391 (+19%)	.715 (+11%)	90.2
1958	CHW	AL	61	146	19	34	4	0	7	21	2	18	46	0.233	.257 (-10%)	.324 (avg)	.394 (+3%)	.719 (+1%)	54.5
1959	CHW	AL	10	14	3	3	1	0	1	2	0	1	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	BOS	AL	10	31	1	7	2	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.226	—	—	—	—	0.0