Bucky Jacobsen, baseball player, 2004-2004

Bucky Jacobsen

Born: 8/30/1975 in Riverton, WY, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-07-16 | Final Game: 2004-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: Larry William Jacobsen

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Biography

Bucky Jacobsen, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made an impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his brief career from 2004 to 2007. Primarily serving as a position player, Jacobsen played in a total of 42 games, where he demonstrated his offensive capabilities with a batting average of .275. Over his career, he recorded 44 hits, including 9 home runs, and drove in 28 runs, showcasing his power and ability to contribute to his team's scoring. Jacobsen's playing career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the tail end of the steroid era. Despite the challenges of competing at the highest level, he made a name for himself with his impressive performance in a limited number of games. His journey through the majors is a reminder of the many players who, while not having extensive careers, left a notable mark with their contributions and memorable moments on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 160 17 44 9 0 9 28 0 14 47 0.275 0.335 0.500 0.835 251.0

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.835 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — +9.5% above 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
2004 SEA AL 42 160 17 44 9 0 9 28 0 14 47 0.275 .266 (+3%) .335 (avg) .427 (+17%) .762 (+9%) 251.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 21 169 12 3 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 SEA 1B 21 21 169 12 3 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Designated Hitter 20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 SEA AL $325,000
Total Career Earnings $325,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston ID 1997
Blue Mountain Community College Pendleton OR 1995, 1996