Jack Daugherty

Born: 7/3/1960 in Hialeah, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-01 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: John Michael Daugherty

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Biography

Jack Daugherty, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1987 to 1993. Primarily a position player, Daugherty played in a total of 355 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Over the course of his career, he compiled 194 hits, with a batting average of .256. Daugherty demonstrated power at the plate, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 87 runs, which showcased his ability to produce in clutch situations. Daugherty's playing career occurred during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on offense and the emergence of power hitters. Though he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a steady presence in the lineup and his work ethic earned him respect among teammates and coaches. In addition to his batting prowess, Daugherty also displayed speed on the bases, successfully stealing 5 bases throughout his career. His journey through the league illustrates the dedication required to succeed in professional baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
355	759	80	194	39	6	10	87	5	76	132	0.256	0.322	0.362	0.684	-304.6

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.716 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
1987	WSN	NL	11	10	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	TEX	AL	52	106	15	32	4	2	1	10	2	11	21	0.302	.254 (+19%)	.319 (+14%)	.375 (+8%)	.694 (+11%)	191.2
1990	TEX	AL	125	310	36	93	20	2	6	47	0	22	49	0.300	.257 (+16%)	.324 (+7%)	.385 (+13%)	.710 (+10%)	563.1
1991	TEX	AL	58	144	8	28	3	2	1	11	1	16	23	0.194	.255 (-24%)	.323 (-17%)	.384 (-31%)	.708 (-25%)	-629.5
1992	TEX	AL	59	127	13	26	9	0	0	9	2	16	21	0.205	.255 (-20%)	.322 (-9%)	.377 (-27%)	.699 (-19%)	-391.2
1993	HOU	NL	4	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CIN	NL	46	59	7	13	2	0	2	9	0	11	15	0.220	.265 (-17%)	.332 (+2%)	.403 (-12%)	.735 (-6%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	76	38	433	43	2	38
OF	127	80	147	7	5	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	MON	1B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1989	TEX	1B	23	13	129	13	0	11
1989	TEX	OF	5	3	3	1	0	1
1990	TEX	1B	30	13	175	18	2	20
1990	TEX	OF	42	33	50	4	1	1
1991	TEX	1B	11	5	68	3	0	4
1991	TEX	OF	37	25	52	1	1	0
1992	TEX	1B	8	5	40	6	0	2
1992	TEX	OF	26	12	30	1	2	0
1993	HOU	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1993	HOU	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1993	CIN	1B	2	2	20	2	0	1
1993	CIN	OF	16	7	11	0	1	0