Name: Michael Jackson

Rank: 190

Position: P

Year With White Sox: 2004

After sitting out the 2003 season, Michael Jackson signed a minor league deal with the White Sox along with a non-roster invite to spring training in 2004.  The wily 39-year old veteran earned a spot in the bullpen and went north with the parent club.  Sadly, Jackson was at the end of his line and things did not go well for him.

Jackson appeared in 45 games for the White Sox through August 29, when he gave up 3 runs and 3 hits without recording an out in a loss to the Indians, raising his ERA to 5.01, the worst of his career.  The next day, he was released, ending his White Sox and major league careers.

Jackson’s numbers in a White Sox uniform, both for games I attended and overall, were:

 

Wins	Losses	ERA	Saves	IP	Hits	Runs	ER	Walks	Strike Outs	HR	HBP	Appearances
1	0	1.59	0	5.667	4	1	1	1	2	1	0	4
2	0	5.01	0	46.667	55	27	26	15	26	7	3	45