Jackie Jensen, baseball player, 199 home runs, 1950-1961

Jackie Jensen

Born: 3/9/1927 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 7/14/1982 in Charlottesville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-18 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jack Eugene Jensen

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Biography

Jackie Jensen was a prominent American professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1950 to 1961. Born in 1927, Jensen established himself as a formidable presence in Major League Baseball during a time marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of the game post-World War II. As a position player, he played in a total of 1,438 games, amassing 1,463 hits and 199 home runs. His offensive prowess also included 929 RBIs and a batting average of .279, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly at the plate. Jensen was known not only for his power but also for his speed on the bases, evidenced by his 143 stolen bases throughout his career. Jensen's standout performances earned him three All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the top players of his era. He played during a transformative period in baseball history, where the sport was beginning to expand its popularity across the United States. Jensen's career left a lasting impact, as he exemplified the skill and versatility required of players in the increasingly competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. His achievements on the field have secured his legacy in the annals of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1438 5236 810 1463 259 45 199 929 143 750 546 0.279 0.369 0.460 0.829 17089.8

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OBP .369 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career SLG .460 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.829 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — +14.6% 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
1950 NYY AL 45 70 13 12 2 2 1 5 4 7 8 0.171 .265 (-36%) .346 (-29%) .401 (-25%) .747 (-27%) -365.6
1951 NYY AL 56 168 30 50 8 1 8 25 8 18 18 0.298 .260 (+14%) .336 (+10%) .385 (+30%) .721 (+20%) 588.9
1952 NYY AL 7 19 3 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 4 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1952 WSN AL 144 570 80 163 29 5 10 80 17 63 40 0.286 .252 (+13%) .326 (+10%) .369 (+10%) .696 (+10%) 0.0
1953 WSN AL 147 552 87 147 32 8 10 84 18 73 51 0.266 .264 (+1%) .335 (+6%) .397 (+3%) .733 (+4%) 574.3
1954 BOS AL 152 580 92 160 25 7 25 117 22 79 52 0.276 .261 (+6%) .333 (+8%) .390 (+21%) .723 (+15%) 1748.6
1955 BOS AL 152 574 95 158 27 6 26 116 16 89 63 0.275 .258 (+6%) .332 (+11%) .393 (+22%) .726 (+17%) 2029.1
1956 BOS AL 151 578 80 182 23 11 20 97 11 89 43 0.315 .258 (+22%) .331 (+22%) .397 (+25%) .728 (+24%) 3049.4
1957 BOS AL 145 544 82 153 29 2 23 103 8 75 66 0.281 .257 (+9%) .323 (+13%) .391 (+20%) .715 (+17%) 1981.2
1958 BOS AL 154 548 83 157 31 0 35 122 9 99 65 0.286 .257 (+11%) .324 (+22%) .394 (+36%) .719 (+29%) 3615.5
1959 BOS AL 148 535 101 148 31 0 28 112 20 88 67 0.277 .256 (+8%) .323 (+15%) .392 (+25%) .715 (+21%) 2335.7
1961 BOS AL 137 498 64 131 21 2 13 66 9 66 69 0.263 .258 (+2%) .328 (+7%) .399 (-2%) .727 (+2%) 340.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1950 WS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1391 1021 2739 124 68 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 NYA OF 23 0 36 0 2 0
1951 NYA OF 48 0 106 6 3 1
1952 NYA OF 5 0 8 0 0 0
1952 WS1 OF 143 0 283 17 7 1
1953 WS1 OF 146 0 274 9 5 0
1954 BOS OF 151 149 331 12 5 0
1955 BOS OF 150 149 281 11 7 3
1956 BOS OF 151 150 291 13 12 2
1957 BOS OF 144 143 251 16 11 4
1958 BOS OF 153 153 293 14 6 3
1959 BOS OF 146 146 311 12 6 4
1961 BOS OF 131 131 274 14 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 54
Center Field 158
Right Field 1205

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1959 Gold Glove RF
1958 Most Valuable Player
1958 TSN Player of the Year

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1947, 1948, 1949

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1959 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 40.0 336 0
1958 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 233.0 336 9
1956 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 15.0 336 0
1955 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 39.0 336 0
1954 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 17.0 336 0
1952 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 12.0 336 0