John Bischoff

Born: 10/28/1894 in Edwardsville, IL, USA

Died: 12/28/1981 in Granite City, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-18 | Final Game: 1926-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John George Bischoff

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Biography

John Bischoff was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned the 1925 to 1926 seasons. As a position player, he made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball, appearing in 107 games. Bischoff showcased his offensive capabilities with a career batting average of .262, accumulating 71 hits, including one home run and driving in 35 runs. He also demonstrated agility on the basepaths, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his career. Playing in the mid-1920s, Bischoff's career fell within an era characterized by a transition in the game, moving from the deadball era to a period of increased offensive production. While his career statistics may not place him among the game's all-time greats, Bischoff's contributions as a dependable player during this transformative time in baseball history are noteworthy. His legacy is a reflection of the evolving nature of the sport, as players began to adapt their skills to a more dynamic style of play. Bischoff retired on September 22, 1926, leaving behind a brief but memorable mark in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
107	271	20	71	20	3	1	35	2	22	32	0.262	0.320	0.369	0.689	-279.7

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1925	CHW	AL	7	11	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	BOS	AL	41	133	13	37	9	1	1	16	1	6	11	0.278	.288 (-3%)	.349 (-12%)	.407 (-6%)	.756 (-8%)	0.0
1926	BOS	AL	59	127	6	33	11	2	0	19	1	15	16	0.260	.279 (-7%)	.345 (-1%)	.390 (-3%)	.735 (-2%)	-49.2