Travis Jackson played his entire career with the New York Giants (1922-36), where he was one of the best defensive players in franchise history.
Jackson played mostly at Shortstop but easily subbed in at Third Base when needed. Leading the National League three times in Defensive bWAR and finishing second three times, Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall" for his ability to stop ground balls. While many defensive stars those days were soft with the bat, Jackson was a decent hitter, who had a lifetime Batting Average of .291, and hit 135 Home Runs. Jackson, who had four top-ten MVP finishes, helped New York win the World Series in 1933 and enabled them to appear in three more.
Comments powered by CComment