Jack Calhoun, baseball player, 1902-1902

Jack Calhoun

Born: 12/14/1879 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 2/27/1947 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-06-27 | Final Game: 1902-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Charles Calhoun

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Biography

Jack Calhoun, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1902 to 1906. Primarily a position player, Calhoun played a total of 20 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 10 hits, contributing to a batting average of .156. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 8 runs and stole 1 base, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense in various ways. Calhoun's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic styles of play that would emerge in subsequent decades. While his playing time was limited, his involvement in the sport during this formative era of baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the game's development. Despite the brevity of his career, Calhoun remains a part of the story of baseball's evolution in the early 1900s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 64 3 10 2 1 0 8 1 8 7 0.156 0.260 0.219 0.479 -264.6

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .219 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1902 STL NL 20 64 3 10 2 1 0 8 1 8 7 0.156 .266 (-41%) .321 (-19%) .343 (-36%) .665 (-28%) -264.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 42 2 3 3
3B 12 0 15 20 1 1
OF 1 0 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 SLN 1B 5 0 42 2 3 3
1902 SLN 3B 12 0 15 20 1 1
1902 SLN OF 1 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Third Base 12
Right Field 1