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Ron Jackson Notable

b. October 22, 1933 · Chicago White Sox 1954–1959, Boston Red Sox 1960

Ron Jackson divided seven seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Chicago White Sox from 1954, then the Boston Red Sox through 1960.

Across 196 games he batted .245, with 116 hits and 54 runs. He finished with 17 home runs, 18 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 148 games at first base, with 1,054 putouts and 9 errors. He turned 97 double plays.

He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, USA on October 22, 1933, and died on July 6, 2008. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1954 CHW 40931026 404 106202 .280
1955 CHW 40741015 112 78221 .203
1956 CHW 2256712 301 410131 .214
1957 CHW 1360419 302 81120 .317
1958 CHW 611461934 407 2118462 .233
1959 CHW 101433 101 2100 .214
1960 BOS 103117 200 0160 .226
Career 19647454116 18117 52451196 .245

On this day & linked events

1933

Born October 22, 1933

Kalamazoo, MI, USA

2008

Died July 6, 2008