John Brock

Born: 10/16/1896 in Hamilton, IL, USA

Died: 10/27/1951 in Clayton, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-08-10 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Roy Brock

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Biography

John Brock, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player who made his mark during a brief career spanning from 1917 to 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Brock played in 34 games, where he showcased his skills as a solid contributor at the plate and on the bases. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 17 hits, achieved a batting average of .254, and drove in 6 runs. While Brock did not hit any home runs, he was known for his speed, successfully stealing 7 bases, which highlighted his aggressive playing style and ability to create scoring opportunities. Brock's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, marked by World War I, which impacted many athletes' careers and the overall landscape of professional sports. Despite the challenges of the era, he left a modest yet notable legacy in the game. His contributions to the teams he played for, though limited in terms of games and statistics, reflected the determination and spirit of early 20th-century baseball players who played through difficult times. Brock's journey in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1930	4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	67	13	17	3	0	0	6	7	3	12	0.254	0.286	0.299	0.584	-177.9

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.640 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1917	STL	NL	7	15	4	6	1	0	0	2	2	0	2	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	STL	NL	27	52	9	11	2	0	0	4	5	3	10	0.212	.255 (-17%)	.318 (-20%)	.326 (-23%)	.645 (-22%)	-177.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	22	0	51	24	4	1
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1917	SLN	C	4	13	4	1	0
1918	SLN	C	18	38	20	3	1
1918	SLN	OF	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	21
Right Field	1