Baby Doll Jacobson, baseball player, 1915-1927

Baby Doll Jacobson

Born: 8/16/1890 in Cable, IL, USA

Died: 1/16/1977 in Orion, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-14 | Final Game: 1927-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: William Chester Jacobson

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Biography

Baby Doll Jacobson was a prominent professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1915 to 1927. Born in 1890, Jacobson established himself as a key position player during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over his 12-year career, he played in 1,472 games, amassing a remarkable 1,714 hits and finishing with a notable batting average of .311. Jacobson's offensive prowess was further exemplified by his 83 home runs and 821 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his team's success. Known for his speed and agility on the bases, Jacobson also recorded 86 stolen bases throughout his career, reflecting the playing style of his era that still valued base running as a key component of the game. His consistent performance and strong batting made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, as he navigated a rapidly evolving baseball landscape. Jacobson's legacy as a skilled hitter and base runner remains a noteworthy part of baseball history, highlighting the talent that emerged during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1472 5507 787 1714 328 94 83 821 86 355 410 0.311 0.357 0.450 0.807 13154.4

Career AVG .311 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.807 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +13.0% 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
1915 DET AL 37 65 5 14 6 2 0 4 0 5 14 0.215 .250 (-14%) .318 (-12%) .332 (+11%) .651 (avg) -32.1
1915 SLA AL 34 115 13 24 6 1 1 9 3 10 26 0.209 .250 (-17%) .318 (-8%) .332 (-8%) .651 (-8%) -32.1
1917 SLA AL 148 529 53 131 23 7 4 55 10 31 67 0.248 .248 (avg) .312 (-6%) .323 (+5%) .635 (avg) -165.4
1919 SLA AL 120 455 70 147 31 8 4 51 9 24 47 0.323 .262 (+23%) .322 (+12%) .347 (+30%) .670 (+22%) 1677.6
1920 SLA AL 154 609 97 216 34 14 9 122 11 46 37 0.355 .271 (+30%) .331 (+21%) .363 (+38%) .694 (+30%) 3521.7
1921 SLA AL 151 599 90 211 38 14 5 92 8 42 30 0.352 .286 (+23%) .344 (+15%) .395 (+23%) .739 (+20%) 2398.9
1922 SLA AL 145 555 88 176 22 16 9 102 19 46 36 0.317 .285 (+11%) .345 (+9%) .397 (+17%) .743 (+13%) 1519.8
1923 SLA AL 147 592 76 183 29 6 8 81 6 29 27 0.309 .282 (+9%) .344 (avg) .390 (+7%) .734 (+4%) 340.7
1924 SLA AL 152 579 103 184 41 12 19 97 6 35 45 0.318 .283 (+12%) .345 (+4%) .389 (+36%) .734 (+21%) 2262.3
1925 SLA AL 142 540 103 184 30 9 15 76 8 45 26 0.341 .288 (+18%) .349 (+12%) .407 (+26%) .756 (+20%) 2189.9
1926 SLA AL 50 182 18 52 15 1 2 21 1 9 14 0.286 .279 (+2%) .345 (-8%) .390 (+6%) .735 (-1%) -77.3
1926 BOS AL 98 394 44 120 36 1 6 69 4 22 22 0.305 .279 (+9%) .345 (avg) .390 (+15%) .735 (+8%) -77.3
1927 BOS AL 45 155 11 38 9 3 0 24 1 5 12 0.245 .282 (-13%) .344 (-19%) .392 (-13%) .736 (-16%) -481.8
1927 CLE AL 32 103 13 26 5 0 0 13 0 6 4 0.252 .282 (-11%) .344 (-13%) .392 (-23%) .736 (-18%) -481.8
1927 PHA AL 17 35 3 8 3 0 1 5 0 0 3 0.229 — — — — -481.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 47 0 456 27 12 21
OF 1378 0 3477 113 99 36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 DET 1B 10 0 114 4 2 5
1915 DET OF 7 0 8 1 0 0
1915 SLA OF 32 0 50 2 1 1
1917 SLA 1B 11 0 119 7 7 4
1917 SLA OF 131 0 292 18 8 6
1919 SLA 1B 8 0 75 2 1 2
1919 SLA OF 106 0 270 9 15 2
1920 SLA 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1920 SLA OF 154 0 394 18 9 5
1921 SLA 1B 10 0 91 12 0 10
1921 SLA OF 142 0 378 7 7 1
1922 SLA 1B 7 0 57 2 2 0
1922 SLA OF 137 0 367 9 12 3
1923 SLA OF 146 0 409 10 11 4
1924 SLA OF 152 0 488 7 7 4
1925 SLA OF 139 0 343 18 13 9
1926 SLA OF 50 0 105 2 4 0
1926 BOS OF 98 0 193 7 4 1
1927 BOS OF 39 0 90 4 2 0
1927 CLE OF 31 0 81 1 6 0
1927 PHA OF 14 0 9 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 50
Left Field 86
Center Field 1095
Right Field 200

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1926 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 1.0 64 0
1925 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 10.0 64 0
1924 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 11.0 64 0