Jack Bolling

Born: 2/20/1917 in Mobile, AL, USA

Died: 4/13/1998 in Panama City, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-06-10 | Final Game: 1944-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: John Edward Bolling

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Biography

Jack Bolling was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1944. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 125 games and compiled a batting average of .313, showcasing his offensive prowess during a time when hitting for average was highly valued. Bolling recorded 107 hits, including 4 home runs and 38 runs batted in (RBIs), while also contributing with 6 stolen bases. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities made him a valuable asset to his teams. Bolling's career unfolded during a challenging period in American history, marked by the events of World War II, which impacted the availability of many players in the league. Despite these challenges, his performance on the field left a lasting impression. With a strong batting average and a reputation for solid hitting, Bolling became a noteworthy figure in the game, representing the resilience and talent of players from that era. His contributions to baseball during this time remain a part of the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	342	48	107	25	1	4	38	6	25	14	0.313	0.361	0.427	0.788	583.0

Career AVG .313 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.

Career OBP .361 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career SLG .427 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.788 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — +11.2% 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
1939	PHI	NL	69	211	27	61	11	0	3	13	6	11	10	0.289	.274 (+5%)	.342 (-5%)	.393 (-2%)	.735 (-4%)	-169.7
1944	BRO	NL	56	131	21	46	14	1	1	25	0	14	4	0.351	.261 (+34%)	.325 (+28%)	.357 (+39%)	.683 (+34%)	752.7