John Bissant

Born: 2/19/1914 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 4/1/2006 in Houston, TX, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Lawrence Bissant

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Biography

John Bissant, born in 1914, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 144 games, accumulating 139 hits, which translates to a solid batting average of .279. Bissant demonstrates a well-rounded offensive skill set, highlighted by 50 RBIs and 3 home runs, as well as his ability to steal bases, with a total of 8 stolen bases to his name. As he continues to play, Bissant contributes not only to his team's performance but also to the rich tradition of the game, showcasing a playing style that emphasizes contact hitting and situational awareness. His ongoing career reflects a dedication to the sport that resonates with fans and aspiring players alike, making him a significant figure in contemporary baseball. With each game, Bissant adds to his legacy, proving that his impact on the field extends beyond just statistics, as he represents the enduring spirit of competition in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
144	498	79	139	19	10	3	50	8	36	3	0.279	0.329	0.376	0.704	305.8

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — near 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
1937	CT	NAL	4	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	CAG	NAL	17	60	8	17	2	1	2	8	0	3	1	0.283	.274 (+3%)	.342 (-4%)	.393 (+14%)	.735 (+6%)	43.6
1942	CAG	NAL	14	48	7	10	1	0	0	6	1	1	0	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CAG	NAL	29	107	20	31	2	4	1	9	4	9	0	0.290	.255 (+13%)	.324 (+6%)	.346 (+19%)	.671 (+13%)	183.9
1944	CAG	NAL	21	82	6	24	4	3	0	6	0	2	2	0.293	.261 (+12%)	.325 (-5%)	.357 (+16%)	.683 (+6%)	28.4
1945	CAG	NAL	32	119	29	32	7	2	0	13	0	13	0	0.269	.260 (+3%)	.328 (+4%)	.354 (+2%)	.683 (+3%)	49.9
1946	CAG	NAL	11	43	2	10	2	0	0	3	1	3	0	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CAG	NAL	16	33	6	14	1	0	0	5	2	5	0	0.424	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1943	ALC	CAG	2	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	21	17	34	51	10	3
3B	2	1	1	2	1	0
OF	115	106	164	8	11	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	CT	OF	3	2	0	0	0	0
1939	CAG	2B	4	3	6	10	3	1
1939	CAG	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1939	CAG	OF	10	10	14	1	0	0
1942	CAG	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1942	CAG	OF	12	11	21	1	1	0
1943	CAG	2B	5	4	10	8	2	0
1943	CAG	OF	24	23	45	1	0	0
1944	CAG	2B	6	5	10	18	0	1
1944	CAG	OF	16	16	26	2	2	0
1945	CAG	2B	4	3	6	11	1	1
1945	CAG	OF	29	27	41	2	6	0
1946	CAG	2B	2	2	2	4	4	0
1946	CAG	OF	9	9	10	0	2	0
1947	CAG	3B	1	0	0	0	1	0
1947	CAG	OF	12	8	7	1	0	0