Ike Caveney

Born: 12/10/1894 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 7/6/1949 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1925-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: James Christopher Caveney

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Biography

Ike Caveney, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1922 to 1925. Primarily a position player, Caveney appeared in 466 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills as both a hitter and a base runner. Over the course of his career, he recorded 410 hits and maintained a batting average of .26. His offensive contributions included 13 home runs and 196 runs batted in, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Caveney played during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball styles, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive game. He was known for his versatility on the field and for being a competent base stealer, with a total of 15 stolen bases to his name. Though not a Hall of Famer, Caveney's impact on the game and the consistency he displayed during his four-year career left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who followed the sport during the 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
466	1577	173	410	61	24	13	196	15	97	126	0.260	0.307	0.354	0.661	-3657.6

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1922	CIN	NL	118	394	41	94	12	9	3	54	6	29	33	0.239	.285 (-16%)	.345 (-13%)	.397 (-15%)	.743 (-14%)	-1159.9
1923	CIN	NL	138	488	58	135	21	9	4	63	5	26	41	0.277	.282 (-2%)	.344 (-9%)	.390 (-2%)	.734 (-5%)	-664.5
1924	CIN	NL	95	337	36	92	19	1	4	32	2	14	21	0.273	.283 (-4%)	.345 (-10%)	.389 (-5%)	.734 (-7%)	-529.1
1925	CIN	NL	115	358	38	89	9	5	2	47	2	28	31	0.249	.288 (-14%)	.349 (-13%)	.407 (-22%)	.756 (-18%)	-1304.1