Danny Lynn Jackson (born January 5, 1962 San Antonio, Texas - ) was a pitcher with a 15 year career from 1983 to 1997. He played for the Kansas City Royals of the American League and the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres all of the National League. San Antonio (the Spanish name of Saint Anthony) is a common toponym in parts of the world where the Spanish language is or was spoken: Argentina San Antonio, Jujuy province Belize San Antonio, Cayo District Chile San Antonio Mexico San Antonio, San Luis Potosí Philippines San Antonio, Quezon San Antonio... ... The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. ... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. ... The Chicago Cubs are a Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... * Division notes: In 1981, the Phillies finished with the best record in the Eastern Division prior to stoppage of play in the middle of the season due to the players strike, which forced the season to be split into two halves. ... * World Champion notes: St. ... The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. ... This article refers to the American baseball league. ...
He was elected to the National League All-Star team twice (1988 and 1994). All-star (also, Allstar or All Star) is a term with meanings in both the worlds of sports and entertainment. ...
He led the National League in wins in 1988 with 23.
Under the leadership of manager Dick Howser, the Royals, relying on Brett's bat and the young pitching of Bret Saberhagen, Mark Gubicza and DannyJackson, won their fifth division championship in 1984, although they were swept by the eventual World Champion Detroit Tigers in the American League Championship Series.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Royals developed young stars such as Bo Jackson, Tom Gordon, and Kevin Seitzer, made some successful free-agent acquisitions, and generally posted winning records, but always fell short of the post-season.
Muzzy Jackson served as interim GM for the Royals, handling the first-year player draft, before Moore took over on June 8, 2006.
Did you know that the all-time home run leader whose last name begins with a 'J' is Reggie Jackson with five-hundred sixty-three (563) long balls?
Baseball Almanac is pleased to present a geographical breakdown of players born in countries (no U.S. States start with an 'J') which begin with an 'J': Japan with thirty-two (32).
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