Jack Bliss

Born: 1/9/1882 in Vancouver, WA, USA

Died: 10/23/1968 in Temple City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-05-10 | Final Game: 1912-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Albert Bliss

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Biography

Jack Bliss was a professional baseball player born in 1882, whose career spanned from May 10, 1908, to September 30, 1912. Primarily serving as a position player, Bliss played a total of 251 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 143 hits and achieved a batting average of .219. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 61 runs batted in (RBIs), alongside 13 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to be a threat on the bases. Bliss played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Although not among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions were part of the larger narrative of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the sport was still solidifying its place in American culture. Jack Bliss's career, marked by perseverance and participation in the evolving landscape of baseball, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
251	654	70	143	15	6	3	61	13	85	90	0.219	0.318	0.274	0.591	-539.7

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
1908	STL	NL	44	136	9	29	4	0	1	5	3	8	24	0.213	.240 (-11%)	.298 (-10%)	.306 (-14%)	.605 (-12%)	-237.2
1909	STL	NL	45	113	12	25	2	1	1	8	2	12	19	0.221	.244 (-9%)	.306 (avg)	.312 (-9%)	.618 (-5%)	-45.4
1910	STL	NL	16	33	2	2	0	0	0	3	0	4	8	0.061	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	STL	NL	97	258	36	59	6	4	1	27	5	42	25	0.229	.266 (-14%)	.336 (+1%)	.356 (-17%)	.693 (-8%)	-270.3
1912	STL	NL	49	114	11	28	3	1	0	18	3	19	14	0.246	.268 (-9%)	.335 (+11%)	.358 (-19%)	.694 (-5%)	13.2