John Black, baseball player, 1911-1911

John Black

Born: 2/23/1890 in Covington, KY, USA

Died: 3/20/1962 in Rutherford, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-20 | Final Game: 1911-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Falconor Black

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Biography

John Black was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played as a position player during a brief career in the early 1910s. His Major League tenure spanned from June 20, 1911, to September 12, 1911, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching and defense. Black participated in 54 games, accumulating 28 hits and finishing with a batting average of .151. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 7 RBIs and was noted for his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 4 bases. Despite his limited impact on the field, Black's time in the Major Leagues reflects the challenges faced by position players in an era dominated by strong pitching. His career, though short-lived, offered a glimpse into the evolving nature of baseball during a period of significant change, as players began to explore new techniques and strategies that would eventually shape the modern game. Today, John Black remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who sought to make their mark during the formative years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 186 13 28 4 0 0 7 4 10 42 0.151 0.202 0.172 0.374 -1477.5

Career AVG .151 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OBP .202 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career SLG .172 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.374 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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
1911 SLA AL 54 186 13 28 4 0 0 7 4 10 42 0.151 .266 (-44%) .336 (-40%) .356 (-52%) .693 (-46%) -1477.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 54 0 519 37 16 31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 SLA 1B 54 0 519 37 16 31

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 53
Third Base 1