Pete Booker

Born: 1886 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 9/26/1922 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: James Booker

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Biography

Pete Booker, born in 1886, is an active professional baseball player known for his consistency and all-around skills as a position player. With a career spanning over several seasons, Booker has appeared in 151 games and has recorded 150 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .285. His ability to contribute offensively is highlighted by his 59 RBIs, demonstrating his capacity to drive in runs and support his team in crucial situations. Although he has yet to hit a home run in his career, his approach at the plate focuses on contact and situational hitting, which has earned him recognition as a reliable player. In addition to his offensive contributions, Booker has exhibited speed on the base paths, accumulating 5 stolen bases throughout his career. As an active player in the modern era of baseball, he continues to adapt to the evolving dynamics of the game, maintaining relevance in a sport that increasingly emphasizes power-hitting and advanced analytics. Booker's career reflects the attributes of a player who values teamwork and strategic play, making him a significant presence on the field as he pursues further accomplishments in his ongoing career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
151 527 83 150 27 0 0 59 5 33 0 0.285 0.333 0.336 0.669 324.2

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.647 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
1905 PG EAS 8 29 5 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.172 — — — — 0.0
1906 PG EAS 18 62 10 15 2 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.242 .247 (-2%) .307 (-10%) .315 (-13%) .622 (-11%) -106.3
1907 LEL WES 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1908 LEL WES 15 53 9 19 3 0 0 8 0 2 0 0.358 .240 (+49%) .298 (+28%) .306 (+35%) .605 (+32%) 222.8
1909 LEL WES 23 79 15 23 6 0 0 6 2 7 0 0.291 .244 (+19%) .306 (+19%) .312 (+17%) .618 (+18%) 226.4
1910 LEL WES 21 86 11 26 6 0 0 13 0 4 0 0.302 .249 (+21%) .317 (+5%) .326 (+14%) .644 (+9%) 99.0
1911 NLG EAS 15 59 9 19 4 0 0 10 3 3 0 0.322 .266 (+21%) .336 (+12%) .356 (+9%) .693 (+10%) 102.4
1912 NLG EAS 9 32 7 10 2 0 0 5 0 2 0 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1913 CAG WES 11 38 6 11 2 0 0 3 0 5 0 0.289 — — — — 0.0
1914 CAG WES 30 86 9 21 2 0 0 10 0 5 0 0.244 .255 (-4%) .322 (-11%) .339 (-21%) .661 (-16%) -220.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 47 1 438 21 10 17
C 107 40 545 119 33 10
OF 2 1 3 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 PG C 7 7 43 6 2 0
1905 PG OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1906 PG C 18 18 84 17 8 1
1907 LEL C 1 1 5 0 0 0
1908 LEL 1B 1 1 9 0 1 0
1908 LEL C 14 14 60 16 10 2
1909 LEL 1B 8 0 83 3 0 3
1909 LEL C 16 0 87 20 5 1
1910 LEL 1B 17 0 179 3 2 3
1910 LEL C 6 0 24 8 1 0
1911 NLG 1B 12 0 99 9 4 8
1911 NLG C 6 0 33 7 1 3
1912 NLG 1B 1 0 7 0 0 1
1912 NLG C 8 0 51 5 1 0
1913 CAG 1B 4 0 32 3 2 2
1913 CAG C 6 0 38 8 2 1
1913 CAG OF 1 0 2 1 1 0
1914 CAG 1B 4 0 29 3 1 0
1914 CAG C 25 0 120 32 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 107
First Base 47
Right Field 2