John Ake, baseball player, 1884-1884

John Ake

Born: 8/29/1861 in Altoona, PA, USA

Died: 5/11/1887 in La Crosse, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-12 | Final Game: 1884-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Leckie Ake

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Biography

John Ake was a professional baseball player born in 1861, whose career spanned a brief period from May 12, 1884, to July 15, 1884. Primarily a position player, Ake played a total of 13 games during his time in Major League Baseball. His performance at the plate included 10 hits, resulting in a batting average of .192, along with 2 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite not hitting any home runs and finishing with zero stolen bases, Ake contributed to his teams in the early days of professional baseball, a time when the game was still developing its modern dynamics. Ake's career unfolded during a formative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the game's early origins to a more organized professional structure. While he may not have achieved significant individual statistics, his participation in the league reflects the foundational years of baseball, when players often juggled multiple roles and teams were still establishing their identities. Ake's legacy, although modest in statistical terms, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport's rich history, laying the groundwork for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 52 1 10 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0.192 0.208 0.231 0.438 -199.2

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.438 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1884 BL2 AA 13 52 1 10 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0.192 .243 (-21%) .278 (-26%) .327 (-29%) .606 (-28%) -199.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 9 0 6 15 10 2
OF 3 0 4 0 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BL2 3B 9 0 6 15 10 2
1884 BL2 OF 3 0 4 0 0 0
1884 BL2 SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 9
Shortstop 1
Left Field 2
Right Field 1