John Cason

Born: 2/9/1895 in Norfolk, VA, USA

Died: 1/8/1951 in Princess Anne County, VA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs

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Biography

John Cason, born in 1895, is an active position player known for his consistent performance and versatility on the field. With a career spanning over 203 games, Cason has accumulated 167 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. He has recorded 5 home runs and driven in 70 runs, reflecting his capacity to produce in key situations and aid his team's scoring efforts. His batting average stands at .247, indicating a solid but evolving offensive game, while his 5 stolen bases highlight his speed and agility on the basepaths. Cason’s playing style is characterized by a blend of power and contact, making him a valuable asset in the lineup. As he continues to compete in the modern era of baseball, Cason's contributions are particularly significant as the game evolves with an increasing emphasis on analytics and player versatility. His ongoing career allows him to adapt and respond to the changing dynamics of the sport, solidifying his place in the narrative of contemporary baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
203	677	59	167	20	6	5	70	5	57	4	0.247	0.315	0.316	0.631	-1295.5

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.631 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1918	BRG	EAS	18	57	4	10	2	0	0	7	0	7	0	0.175	.255 (-31%)	.318 (-13%)	.326 (-36%)	.645 (-24%)	-189.1
1919	BRG	EAS	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	HIL	EAS	9	23	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	BRG	EAS	7	22	2	6	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	BRG	IND	4	14	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	BRG	ECL	23	86	8	21	4	2	0	11	0	6	1	0.244	.282 (-14%)	.344 (-15%)	.390 (-14%)	.734 (-14%)	-225.1
1924	BRG	ECL	34	118	10	38	7	2	2	18	2	9	1	0.322	.283 (+13%)	.345 (+10%)	.389 (+20%)	.734 (+15%)	302.4
1925	BRG	ECL	32	107	6	29	1	0	1	7	0	7	0	0.271	.288 (-6%)	.349 (-10%)	.407 (-24%)	.756 (-18%)	-312.8
1926	BRG	ECL	20	67	3	8	0	0	0	1	0	3	1	0.119	.279 (-57%)	.345 (-48%)	.390 (-69%)	.735 (-59%)	-663.3
1927	BRG	ECL	22	75	14	18	1	2	2	11	0	9	0	0.240	.282 (-15%)	.344 (-4%)	.392 (-1%)	.736 (-3%)	-33.4
1928	ACB	ECL	31	99	4	26	3	0	0	10	3	11	1	0.263	.280 (-7%)	.342 (+2%)	.395 (-26%)	.737 (-13%)	-174.2
1928	NLG	ECL	2	5	4	4	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.800	—	—	—	—	-174.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	26	17	190	8	4	9
2B	29	23	46	78	10	9
3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
C	143	97	541	111	22	9
OF	4	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	BRG	1B	2	0	16	1	1	2
1918	BRG	C	14	0	67	16	5	1
1918	BRG	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
1919	BRG	C	1	1	8	1	0	0
1920	HIL	2B	6	4	10	19	3	0
1920	HIL	C	2	2	7	3	0	0
1921	BRG	2B	3	3	6	11	0	3
1921	BRG	C	4	3	13	3	0	0
1922	BRG	C	4	4	25	4	0	0
1923	BRG	2B	10	10	14	28	3	5
1923	BRG	C	12	12	50	16	0	0
1923	BRG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1924	BRG	1B	15	13	131	6	3	2
1924	BRG	2B	4	2	8	9	1	0
1924	BRG	C	17	16	85	22	2	1
1925	BRG	1B	4	0	0	0	0	0
1925	BRG	2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1925	BRG	3B	3	0	0	0	0	0
1925	BRG	C	26	0	0	0	0	0
1926	BRG	1B	5	4	43	1	0	5
1926	BRG	C	15	15	58	11	2	2
1927	BRG	2B	2	2	4	8	3	1
1927	BRG	C	18	17	80	13	7	3
1928	ACB	C	30	27	148	22	6	2
1928	NLG	2B	2	2	4	3	0	0