Jackson Todd

Born: 11/20/1951 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-05-05 | Final Game: 1981-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jackson A. Todd

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Biography

Jackson Todd was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1951, who had a career spanning from 1977 to 1981. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the game, characterized by the shift towards more specialized pitching roles and the increasing importance of strikeouts. Todd played in an era that was evolving from the traditional styles of the 1960s and early 1970s, as teams began to prioritize power pitching and the development of bullpen strategies. Throughout his career, Todd recorded a win-loss record of 10-16 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4, contributing 138 strikeouts to his teams. Although he did not achieve any saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in the games he participated in, showcasing his ability to handle pressure on the mound. Todd's contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1970s and early 1980s reflected the changing dynamics of baseball, where pitchers were increasingly called upon to adapt to various game situations. Despite the challenges he faced, Todd's career remains a testament to the competitive spirit of the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	16	64	36	7	0	0	286.7	302	140	39	88	138	4.40	0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 13.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1977	NYN	NL	3	6	19	10	0	71.7	78	38	20	39	4.77	4.00 (-19%)	-42.3
1979	TOR	AL	0	1	12	1	0	32.3	40	21	7	14	5.85	4.00 (-46%)	-1156.2
1980	TOR	AL	5	2	12	12	4	85.0	90	38	30	44	4.02	3.84 (-5%)	-2477.5
1981	TOR	AL	2	7	21	13	3	97.7	94	43	31	41	3.96	3.58 (-11%)	-1452.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
64	17	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.059	0.111	0.059	0.170	0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 77.6% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 84.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.170 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 76.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1977	NYN	NL	19	17	1	1	8	0.059	—	—	—	—
1979	TOR	AL	12	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	TOR	AL	12	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1981	TOR	AL	21	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—