Studs Bancker

Born: 1853 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 10/7/1888 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-04-19 | Final Game: 1875-06-05

Full name: John V. Bancker

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Biography

Studs Bancker was a professional baseball player born in 1853, who played in the early days of the sport during a time when baseball was still evolving into the game recognized today. His career spanned a brief period from 1875 until June 5, 1875, during which he participated in 19 games as a position player. Bancker's contributions to the game were modest, as evidenced by his career statistics, which included 11 hits and a batting average of .153. He recorded no home runs and drove in 2 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Though his tenure in Major League Baseball was short-lived, Bancker played during an era characterized by the transition from the game's formative years to a more organized and structured competition. Players like Bancker laid the groundwork for future generations, even if their individual statistics may not reflect the impact they had on the sport's development. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to baseball's rich history, often in ways that extended beyond the box score.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 72 3 11 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 0.153 0.153 0.153 0.306 -423.5

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career OBP .153 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career SLG .153 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.306 vs. league average 0.571 across their career seasons — 46.5% 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
1875 NH1 19 72 3 11 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 0.153 .253 (-40%) .260 (-41%) .309 (-51%) .570 (-46%) -423.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2B 4 0 15 9 10 0
3B 3 0 2 6 1 0
C 14 0 29 14 11 1
SS 1 0 1 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 NH1 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1875 NH1 2B 4 0 15 9 10 0
1875 NH1 3B 3 0 2 6 1 0
1875 NH1 C 14 0 29 14 11 1
1875 NH1 SS 1 0 1 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 14
First Base 1
Second Base 4
Third Base 3
Shortstop 1