Jack Carney

Born: 11/10/1866 in Salem, MA, USA

Died: 10/19/1925 in Litchfield, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-04-24 | Final Game: 1891-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Carney

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Jack Carney was a professional baseball player born in 1866, who played in the major leagues from 1889 to 1891. During his career, he appeared in 252 games, establishing himself as a reliable position player with a keen batting eye and speed on the bases. Carney finished his career with a batting average of .273, accumulating 258 hits, including 7 home runs and 129 RBIs. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he recorded 40 stolen bases, contributing to his teams' offensive strategies during the late 19th century. Carney played during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from its early roots into a more organized and commercially viable pastime. His performances in the field and at the plate reflected the competitive spirit of the era, showcasing the talent that would help shape the future of the game. While he may not be as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Jack Carney's contributions to baseball during its formative years remain a testament to the athletic prowess and dedication of players from the late 1800s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
252	946	120	258	30	13	7	129	40	83	59	0.273	0.338	0.354	0.693	180.3

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.685 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
1889	WS8	NL	69	273	25	63	7	0	1	29	12	14	14	0.231	.263 (-12%)	.334 (-19%)	.357 (-25%)	.691 (-22%)	-1085.0
1890	BFP	PL	28	107	11	29	3	0	0	13	2	7	14	0.271	.260 (+4%)	.336 (-1%)	.351 (-15%)	.687 (-8%)	-120.3
1890	CLP	PL	25	89	15	31	5	3	0	21	6	14	5	0.348	.260 (+34%)	.336 (+31%)	.351 (+34%)	.687 (+33%)	-120.3
1891	CN3	AA	99	367	47	102	10	8	3	43	15	35	18	0.278	.254 (+9%)	.331 (+4%)	.343 (+9%)	.675 (+7%)	401.5
1891	ML3	AA	31	110	22	33	5	2	3	23	5	13	8	0.300	.254 (+18%)	.331 (+17%)	.343 (+35%)	.675 (+26%)	401.5