Spook Jacobs

Born: 11/4/1925 in Cheswold, DE, USA

Died: 2/18/2011 in Milford, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1956-07-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Forrest Vandergrift Jacobs

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Biography

Spook Jacobs, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1954 to 1956. Over the course of his career, Jacobs appeared in 188 games, where he showcased his speed and agility on the base paths, finishing with a total of 22 stolen bases. His offensive contributions included 164 hits and 33 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .247. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors, Jacobs was known for his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. Playing in the mid-1950s, a period characterized by a transition in baseball as the sport began to integrate and evolve, Jacobs brought a unique playing style that emphasized speed and contact hitting. While his career was relatively brief, he left an imprint on the teams he played for, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. His dedication to the game and his contributions during a significant era in baseball history highlight the diverse talents that shaped the sport during that time. Following his retirement on July 3, 1956, Jacobs remained a part of baseball lore, remembered for his contributions as a player who exemplified the spirit of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
188	665	87	164	16	1	0	33	22	80	32	0.247	0.329	0.274	0.603	-1538.4

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1954	PHA	AL	132	508	63	131	11	1	26	17	60	22	0.258	.261 (-1%)	.333 (+1%)	.390 (-27%)	.723 (-14%)	-1224.5
1955	KC1	AL	13	23	7	6	0	0	1	1	3	0	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	KC1	AL	32	97	13	21	3	0	5	4	15	5	0.216	.258 (-16%)	.331 (-3%)	.397 (-38%)	.728 (-22%)	-314.0
1956	PIT	NL	11	37	4	6	2	0	1	0	2	5	0.162	—	—	—	—	-314.0