Bucky Jacobsen
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Larry William "Bucky" Jacobsen (born August 30, 1975 in Riverton, Wyoming
) is a former Major League Baseball
first baseman
and designated hitter
. He also attended Hermiston High School
in Oregon
Jacobsen was drafted out of Lewis-Clark State College
in the 7th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
by the Milwaukee Brewers
. After six years in the Brewers organization, advancing as high as Triple-A, Jacobsen was released by the Brewers on June 15, . On June 25, 2002, the St. Louis Cardinals
signed Jacobsen, assigning him to their Double-A affiliate, the New Haven Ravens. Jacobsen was granted free agency after the season and signed with the Seattle Mariners
on November 10, 2003.
Jacobsen spent the season with the Mariners Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers
, batting .312 with 26 home run
s and 86 RBIs
. He also won the Pacific Coast League
Home Run Derby
. His performance earned Jacobsen a call up on July 16, where he maintained his impressive power, hitting 9 home runs in only 160 at bats. A knee injury sidelined Jacobsen for most of September and he had to have arthroscopic surgery on it on May 12, 2005, missing most of the season and not appearing in any major league games in 2005. On February 26, , Jacobsen signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox
; however, Jacobsen was released before playing any games for the White Sox. He spent 2006 playing for the Long Island Ducks
of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
, batting .291 with 21 home runs and 89 RBI. Jacobsen played 9 games for Olmecas de Tabasco
of the Triple-A Mexican League
in . After he could not sign with another big-league team, Jacobsen retired from baseball.
Jacobsen is currently appearing on Seattle Q13 Fox station doing Mariners post-game coverage. He also coaches a select baseball in Snoqualmie, Washington while running a facility called Bucky's Baseball Academy.
Riverton, Wyoming
Riverton is a city in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It is both the largest city in the county and the largest within the historical boundaries of the Wind River Indian Reservation. The city's population was 9,310 at the 2000 census...
) is a former 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...
first baseman
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
and designated hitter
Designated hitter
In baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6.10, an official position adopted by the American League in 1973 that allows teams to designate a player, known as the designated hitter , to bat in place of the pitcher each time he would otherwise come to...
. He also attended Hermiston High School
Hermiston High School
Hermiston High School is a public high school in Hermiston, Oregon, United States. As of 2002, their campus building contains 70 classrooms, eight computer labs, three physical education spaces, a 532-seat auditorium, a library/media center, a lecture hall and a large modular building to house the...
in Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
Jacobsen was drafted out of Lewis-Clark State College
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewis–Clark State College is a public undergraduate college located in Lewiston, Idaho. It was founded in 1893, and has an annual enrollment of approximately 3,500 students. The college offers over 83 degrees and is well-known for its Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing, and Technical programs.-...
in the 7th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
1997 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1997 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1997...
by the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. After six years in the Brewers organization, advancing as high as Triple-A, Jacobsen was released by the Brewers on June 15, . On June 25, 2002, the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
signed Jacobsen, assigning him to their Double-A affiliate, the New Haven Ravens. Jacobsen was granted free agency after the season and signed with the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
on November 10, 2003.
Jacobsen spent the season with the Mariners Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers
Tacoma Rainiers
The Tacoma Rainiers are a minor league baseball team that plays in the Pacific Coast League , and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners...
, batting .312 with 26 home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s and 86 RBIs
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...
. He also won the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
Home Run Derby
Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is an event played prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. It is a contest among the top home run hitters in Major League Baseball to determine who can hit the most home runs. The event is currently sponsored by State Farm Insurance...
. His performance earned Jacobsen a call up on July 16, where he maintained his impressive power, hitting 9 home runs in only 160 at bats. A knee injury sidelined Jacobsen for most of September and he had to have arthroscopic surgery on it on May 12, 2005, missing most of the season and not appearing in any major league games in 2005. On February 26, , Jacobsen signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
; however, Jacobsen was released before playing any games for the White Sox. He spent 2006 playing for the Long Island Ducks
Long Island Ducks
The Long Island Ducks is an American professional baseball team based in Central Islip, New York. They are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball is a professional, independent baseball organization located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of the Northeast megalopolis. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor League...
, batting .291 with 21 home runs and 89 RBI. Jacobsen played 9 games for Olmecas de Tabasco
Olmecas de Tabasco
The Olmecas de Tabasco are a AAA-level baseball team based in Tabasco playing in the Mexican League. Their homefield is the Estadio Centenario 27 de Febrero in Villahermosa.-External links:*...
of the Triple-A Mexican League
Liga Mexicana de Beisbol
The Mexican League is a summer minor league baseball league with teams based across Mexico. Along with the International League and the Pacific Coast League, it is one of three leagues playing at the triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It is the only Minor League...
in . After he could not sign with another big-league team, Jacobsen retired from baseball.
Jacobsen is currently appearing on Seattle Q13 Fox station doing Mariners post-game coverage. He also coaches a select baseball in Snoqualmie, Washington while running a facility called Bucky's Baseball Academy.