Zach Jackson, baseball player, 2006-2009

Zach Jackson

Born: 5/13/1983 in Greensburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-06-04 | Final Game: 2009-05-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Zachary Thomas Jackson

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Biography

Zach Jackson, born in 1983, was a professional pitcher who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009. He made his debut on June 4, 2006, and became known for his right-handed throwing and competitive spirit on the mound. Jackson played during a transitional period in baseball characterized by an increasing emphasis on strikeout capabilities and pitching depth within teams. Over the course of his career, Jackson recorded a win-loss record of 4-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.81. He struck out a total of 63 batters, showcasing his potential as a strikeout pitcher, though he did not register any saves. Despite facing challenges in terms of consistency, Jackson's contributions to his teams reflected the tenacity required of pitchers in a league that was increasingly dominated by power hitters and advanced analytics. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the dedication needed to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 5 22 17 0 0 0 105.3 131 68 15 34 63 5.81 0

Career ERA 5.81 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
2006 MIL NL 2 2 8 7 0 0 0 38.3 48 23 14 22 5.40 4.53 (-19%) -884.3
2008 MIL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.7 5 2 2 1 4.91 — 0.0
2008 CLE AL 2 3 9 9 0 0 0 54.7 64 34 14 30 5.60 4.32 (-29%) -426.0
2009 CLE AL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 8.7 14 9 4 10 9.35 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 66.8% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 73.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 70.6% 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
2006 MIL NL 8 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CLE AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CLE AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 22 17 6 18 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 MIL P 8 7 1 2 1 0
2008 MIL P 2 0 0 3 0 0
2008 CLE P 9 9 5 11 2 2
2009 CLE P 3 1 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 CLE AL $403,800
Total Career Earnings $403,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Louisville Louisville KY 2002, 2003
Texas A&M University College Station TX 2004