John Bass, baseball player, 1871-1877

John Bass

Born: 1848 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 9/25/1888 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-04 | Final Game: 1877-08-20

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: John Elias Bass

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Biography

John Bass, born in 1848, was a notable position player in the early days of professional baseball, competing from 1871 until his retirement in 1877. His career spanned a transformative period in the sport, as baseball was evolving from its amateur roots into a more organized and commercially viable enterprise. Bass played a total of 25 games, during which he recorded 29 hits and achieved a batting average of .29. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 19 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during a time when scoring was a significant aspect of the game. Although his career was relatively brief, Bass's performance reflected the competitive spirit of the emerging Major Leagues. He was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the modern game, participating in a time when baseball was establishing itself as America's pastime. While he did not steal any bases, his impactful hitting and run production demonstrated his importance to his team's offensive strategies. John Bass's legacy is a reminder of the rich history of baseball's early years, contributing to the foundation of the sport as it grew into the beloved game it is today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 100 19 29 2 10 3 19 0 3 4 0.290 0.311 0.600 0.911 466.1

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .600 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +69.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.911 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — +39.6% above 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
1871 CL1 22 89 18 27 1 10 3 18 0 3 4 0.303 .286 (+6%) .311 (+5%) .383 (+67%) .695 (+39%) 466.1
1872 BR2 2 7 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1877 HAR NL 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 4 0 1 0
OF 3 2 2 0 2 0
SS 22 22 41 61 29 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 CL1 C 1 0 4 0 1 0
1871 CL1 SS 22 22 41 61 29 3
1872 BR2 OF 2 2 2 0 2 0
1877 HAR OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Shortstop 22
Left Field 1
Right Field 2