Jack Coffey

Born: 1/28/1887 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 2/14/1966 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-06-23 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: John Francis Coffey

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Biography

Jack Coffey, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1909 to 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Coffey played a total of 110 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 69 hits over the course of his career, which included one home run and 26 runs batted in, highlighting his contributions to his teams during the early 20th century. With a batting average of .188, Coffey's offensive statistics reflect the challenges many players faced during an era characterized by shifting pitching styles and defensive strategies. Coffey's style of play was marked by his speed on the base paths, as illustrated by his six stolen bases. His career unfolded during a significant period in baseball history, transitioning through the tail end of the Deadball Era, where low-scoring games and strategic play dominated the sport. While he may not have achieved monumental stats, Coffey's presence on the field during the formative years of modern baseball contributed to the rich tapestry of the game's early development. He retired from professional play on September 2, 1918, leaving behind a legacy as a player who participated in a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
110	368	33	69	5	6	1	26	6	22	44	0.188	0.241	0.242	0.483	-1192.5

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.483 vs. league average 0.631 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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
1909	BSN	NL	73	257	21	48	4	4	0	20	2	11	36	0.187	.244 (-24%)	.306 (-25%)	.312 (-25%)	.618 (-25%)	-1089.9
1918	DET	AL	22	67	7	14	0	2	0	4	2	8	6	0.209	.255 (-18%)	.318 (-5%)	.326 (-18%)	.645 (-11%)	-102.6
1918	BOS	AL	15	44	5	7	1	0	1	2	2	3	2	0.159	—	—	—	—	-102.6