Jack Compton

Born: 3/9/1882 in Lancaster, OH, USA

Died: 7/4/1974 in Lancaster, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-07 | Final Game: 1911-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Harry Leroy Compton

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Biography

Jack Compton was a professional baseball player born in 1882, who played in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 7, 1911, to September 30, 1911, a brief but noteworthy stint in the sport. As a position player, Compton appeared in 8 games, showcasing his skills at a time when baseball was evolving into a more dynamic and competitive environment. Throughout his limited playing time, Compton recorded 2 hits, achieving a batting average of .333. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his batting average indicates a degree of proficiency at the plate during his short career. Compton's era was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, and while he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence in the league reflects the diverse tapestry of players contributing to the early days of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	8	3	0	0	1	25.3	19	11	0	15	6	3.91	0

Career ERA 3.91 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 15.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	CIN	NL	0	1	8	3	0	0	1	25.3	19	11	15	6	3.91	3.37 (-16%)	-540.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +25.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.693 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
1911	CIN	NL	8	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	0	7	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	CIN	P	8	0	0	7	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8