Jess Brooks

Born: 2/21/1913 in Tacoma, WA, USA

Died: 6/2/1992 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jess Edward Brooks

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Biography

Jess Brooks, born in 1913, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning several decades, Brooks has made a notable impact in the league, participating in 56 games and achieving 52 hits. He demonstrates a solid batting average of .264, showcasing his ability to consistently connect with the ball. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to his team's offensive efforts, driving in 30 runs and hitting 2 home runs. Brooks' playing style reflects a traditional approach to the game, emphasizing contact hitting and situational awareness on the field. Despite not recording any stolen bases, his strategic play and ability to drive in runs highlight his importance to his team's lineup. As he continues to compete at the highest levels, Jess Brooks remains a prominent figure in the current baseball landscape, representing a link between the past and present of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	197	36	52	14	6	2	30	0	23	2	0.264	0.341	0.426	0.767	88.3

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .426 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.767 vs. league average 0.741 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
1937	KCM	NAL	56	197	36	52	14	6	2	30	0	23	2	0.264	.276 (-5%)	.342 (avg)	.398 (+7%)	.740 (+4%)	88.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	18	2	6	0	1	1	4	2	0	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1937	ALC	KCM	4	18	2	6	0	1	1	4	2	0	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	56	56	46	87	17	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	KCM	3B	56	56	46	87	17	5

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	56