Mike Jackson (left-handed pitcher) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mike Jackson |
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| Born: March 27, 1946 Paterson, New Jersey |
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| May 10, 1970, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| July 27, 1973, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| Win–loss record | 2–3 | ||
| Earned run average | 5.80 | ||
| Strikeouts | 33 | ||
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Michael Warren Jackson (born March 27, 1946) is a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1970 to 1973. During his career, he played for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, and Cleveland Indians.
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Early Baseball Days
Mike Jackson started his baseball journey after finishing high school in 1964. He was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies. For his first two years, he played in the Phillies' minor league system.
Serving His Country
After his time with the Phillies, Mike joined the Boston Red Sox organization. However, he took a break from baseball in 1966 and 1967. During this time, he served in the United States Army.
Back to the Minors
When he returned, Mike played for the Red Sox in their minor league teams during 1968 and 1969. In 1969, he played for the AAA Louisville Colonels. After that season, he was traded back to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Major League Career
Mike Jackson made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on May 10, 1970. He pitched for the Phillies against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He came into the game as a relief pitcher, meaning he pitched after the starting pitcher.
First Game Moments
In his debut game, Mike faced a famous pitcher named Don Sutton. During this moment, the Dodgers pulled off a "double steal." This is when two runners steal bases at the same time. One of the runners, Willie Crawford, even stole home plate!
Pitching Highlights
Mike spent most of his 1970 season with the AAA Eugene Emeralds. He had a very good "earned run average" (ERA) of 1.42 in his five games with the Phillies. An ERA shows how many runs a pitcher allows per nine innings. A lower ERA is better.
On June 11, 1970, Mike pitched a no-hitter for the Emeralds. This means he pitched an entire game without any opposing batter getting a hit.
Moving Teams
After playing one game for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971, Mike joined the Kansas City Royals. He pitched in seven games for them in 1972 and nine games in 1973.
Later in 1973, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians. Mike played his final MLB game on July 27, 1973. He then finished his baseball career playing in the minor leagues before retiring after the 1974 season.
