Merwin Jacobson
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Merwin John William Jacobson (March 7, 1894 - January 13, 1978) was a backup outfielder
in Major League Baseball
who played for three different teams between and . Listed at 5' 11.5", 165 lb., Jacobson batted and threw left-handed
. He was born in New Britain, Connecticut
.
A decent outfielder with a hard throwing arm, Jacobson entered the majors in 1915 with the New York Giants
, playing for them one year before joining the Chicago Cubs
(1916) and Brooklyn Robins
(1926–1927). His most productive season came in 1926 with Brooklyn, when he posted a .247 batting average
with 23 RBI
in a career-high 110 games.
In a four-season career, Jacobson hit .230 (76-for-331) with 47 runs
and 24 RBI in 133 games, including nine doubles
, two triples
, seven stolen base
s, and a .309 on-base percentage. He made 99 outfield appearances at center field (55), right (42) and left
(2), and posted a collective .973 fielding percentage
.
Jacobson died in Baltimore, Maryland at age 83.
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played for three different teams between and . Listed at 5' 11.5", 165 lb., Jacobson batted and threw left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
. He was born in New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles southwest of Hartford. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 71,254....
.
A decent outfielder with a hard throwing arm, Jacobson entered the majors in 1915 with the New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
, playing for them one year before joining the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
(1916) and Brooklyn Robins
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
(1926–1927). His most productive season came in 1926 with Brooklyn, when he posted a .247 batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
with 23 RBI
Run batted in
Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI...
in a career-high 110 games.
In a four-season career, Jacobson hit .230 (76-for-331) with 47 runs
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
and 24 RBI in 133 games, including nine doubles
Double (baseball)
In baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching second base without being called out by the umpire, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay or another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
, two triples
Triple (baseball)
In baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching third base after hitting the ball, with neither the benefit of a fielder's misplay nor another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
, seven stolen base
Stolen base
In baseball, a stolen base occurs when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate...
s, and a .309 on-base percentage. He made 99 outfield appearances at center field (55), right (42) and left
Left fielder
In baseball, a left fielder is an outfielder who plays defense in left field. Left field is the area of the outfield to the left of a person standing at home plate and facing towards the pitcher's mound...
(2), and posted a collective .973 fielding percentage
Fielding percentage
In baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly handles a batted or thrown ball...
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Jacobson died in Baltimore, Maryland at age 83.
Transactions
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and Mickey DoolanMickey DoolanMichael Joseph "Mickey" Doolan , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues from 1905-1918. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Whales, Chicago Cubs, New York Giants, and Brooklyn Robins.-External links:...
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