Jeff Tackett, baseball player, 1991-1994

Jeff Tackett

Born: 12/1/1965 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-11 | Final Game: 1994-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Wilson Tackett

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Biography

Jeff Tackett, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994. Primarily recognized as a position player, Tackett played a total of 136 games during his career. He recorded 71 hits, including 7 home runs, and accumulated 42 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .217. Known for his gritty playing style, Tackett contributed to his teams with a blend of power and determination, though he did not record any stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Tackett's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive approach. Despite the challenges of competing in a league filled with emerging talent, Tackett's dedication to the game and his ability to perform in crucial moments helped him secure a place in the hearts of fans and teammates alike. Although his career was relatively brief, Jeff Tackett remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a dynamic time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
136 327 35 71 14 2 7 42 0 37 71 0.217 0.300 0.336 0.637 -604.0

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.637 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1991 BAL AL 6 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1992 BAL AL 65 179 21 43 8 1 5 24 0 17 28 0.240 .255 (-6%) .322 (-5%) .377 (+1%) .699 (-2%) -89.5
1993 BAL AL 39 87 8 15 3 0 0 9 0 13 28 0.172 .265 (-35%) .332 (-17%) .403 (-49%) .735 (-34%) -496.6
1994 BAL AL 26 53 5 12 3 1 2 9 0 5 13 0.226 .269 (-16%) .338 (-7%) .424 (+2%) .763 (-2%) -17.9

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0.00 0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1993 BAL AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 134 107 586 59 5 7
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 BAL C 6 3 22 0 0 0
1992 BAL 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1992 BAL C 64 57 311 32 1 5
1993 BAL C 38 30 167 16 2 1
1993 BAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1994 BAL C 26 17 86 11 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Catcher 134
Third Base 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 BAL AL $162,500
1993 BAL AL $142,500
1992 BAL AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $414,000