Ryan Jackson, baseball player, 1998-2002

Ryan Jackson

Born: 11/15/1971 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-03-31 | Final Game: 2002-06-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Ryan Dewitte Jackson

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Biography

Ryan Jackson, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1998 to 2002. Known primarily as a position player, Jackson played a total of 226 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he accumulated 108 hits, 7 home runs, and 52 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .239. Additionally, he demonstrated a measure of speed on the basepaths, recording 7 stolen bases. Jackson's playing tenure took place during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity fueled by the home run race and the integration of advanced analytics. While he may not have been a star player, Jackson contributed to his teams with a solid defensive presence and versatility on the field. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, reflect the valued depth players bring to a roster in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. After retiring in 2002, Jackson left a legacy as a player who exemplified resilience and dedication in the pursuit of a career in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
226 452 49 108 23 4 7 52 7 32 120 0.239 0.292 0.354 0.646 -1423.0

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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
1998 MIA NL 111 260 26 65 15 1 5 31 1 20 73 0.250 .266 (-6%) .335 (-9%) .420 (-11%) .755 (-10%) -550.4
1999 SEA AL 32 68 4 16 3 0 0 10 3 6 19 0.235 .271 (-13%) .344 (-13%) .433 (-36%) .778 (-26%) -322.8
2001 DET AL 79 118 19 25 4 2 2 11 3 5 26 0.212 .263 (-20%) .332 (-25%) .426 (-23%) .758 (-24%) -549.9
2002 DET AL 4 6 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 108 64 593 44 11 63
OF 70 37 76 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 FLO 1B 44 37 300 21 9 30
1998 FLO OF 32 20 41 0 1 0
1999 SEA 1B 29 19 167 11 2 19
1999 SEA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 DET 1B 35 8 126 12 0 14
2001 DET OF 34 16 33 0 2 0
2002 DET OF 3 1 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 108
Left Field 32
Center Field 1
Right Field 38
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 DET AL $250,000
1999 SEA AL $230,000
1998 FLO NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $650,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994