Roy Lee Jackson

Born: 5/1/1954 in Opelika, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-13 | Final Game: 1986-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Roy Lee Jackson, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1977 to 1986. Known for his versatility on the mound, Jackson played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the increasing specialization of pitchers and the growing emphasis on bullpen roles. Throughout his career, he achieved a record of 28-34 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 351 strikeouts, alongside securing 34 saves, showcasing his capability both as a starter and a reliever. Jackson's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the game during his era, which was marked by a shift towards more strategic pitching approaches. He contributed to various teams, bringing a reliable presence to the mound that was essential for his teams' efforts. Despite not being a perennial All-Star, Jackson's impact on the game was felt through his consistent performances and his role in the evolving landscape of pitching in Major League Baseball. His career remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed in the sport at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
28	34	280	18	1	0	34	559.0	531	234	50	203	351	3.77	0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1977	NYN	NL	0	2	4	4	0	0	24.0	25	16	15	13	6.00	4.00 (-50%)	-596.6
1978	NYN	NL	0	0	4	2	0	0	12.7	21	13	6	6	9.24	3.69 (-151%)	-602.6
1979	NYN	NL	1	0	8	0	0	0	16.3	11	4	5	10	2.20	4.00 (+45%)	244.3
1980	NYN	NL	1	7	24	8	1	1	70.7	78	33	20	58	4.20	3.84 (-9%)	2054.1
1981	TOR	AL	1	2	39	0	0	7	62.0	65	18	25	27	2.61	3.58 (+27%)	-709.9
1982	TOR	AL	8	8	48	2	0	6	97.0	77	33	31	71	3.06	3.86 (+21%)	1611.4
1983	TOR	AL	8	3	49	0	0	7	92.0	92	46	41	48	4.50	3.87 (-16%)	-285.5
1984	TOR	AL	7	8	54	0	0	10	86.0	73	34	31	58	3.56	3.81 (+7%)	-1178.5
1985	SDP	NL	2	3	22	2	0	2	40.0	32	12	13	28	2.70	3.89 (+31%)	-
1986	MIN	AL	0	1	28	0	0	1	58.3	57	25	16	32	3.86	3.97 (+3%)	-352.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
282	31	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	8	0.194	0.194	0.258	0.452	0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career SLG .258 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1977	NYN	NL	4	6	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1978	NYN	NL	4	3	0	2	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—
1979	NYN	NL	8	1	0	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—
1980	NYN	NL	26	16	2	3	1	4	0.188	—	—	—	—
1981	TOR	AL	39	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1982	TOR	AL	48	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1983	TOR	AL	49	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1984	TOR	AL	54	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1985	SDP	NL	22	5	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1986	MIN	AL	28	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	280	18	35	71	4	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	NYN	P	4	4	1	1	1	0
1978	NYN	P	4	2	1	4	1	1
1979	NYN	P	8	0	2	1	0	1
1980	NYN	P	24	8	1	7	0	1
1981	TOR	P	39	0	5	10	1	0
1982	TOR	P	48	2	6	12	0	0
1983	TOR	P	49	0	6	14	0	1
1984	TOR	P	54	0	5	11	0	0
1985	SDN	P	22	2	5	5	1	0
1986	MIN	P	28	0	3	6	0	0