Jess Dobernic, baseball player, 1939-1949

Jess Dobernic

Born: 11/20/1917 in Mount Olive, IL, USA

Died: 7/16/1998 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-07-02 | Final Game: 1949-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Andrew Joseph Dobernic

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Biography

Jess Dobernic was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1939 to 1949. Born in 1917, Dobernic made a name for himself in the major leagues, contributing to the game during a transitional period marked by the aftermath of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. While his time in the spotlight was relatively brief, he showcased his skills on the mound for teams during a challenging era for baseball. Over the course of his career, Dobernic compiled a record of 7-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21. He recorded a total of 55 strikeouts and secured 1 save, demonstrating his ability to both start games and come in as a reliable relief option. Despite the limited numbers, his contributions helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball during his playing years. Dobernic's legacy is one that reflects the dedication and tenacity of players from the late 1930s to the late 1940s, a time when the sport was evolving and players faced unique challenges both on and off the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 3 76 0 0 0 1 112.3 107 65 17 66 55 5.21 0

Career ERA 5.21 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 24.9% 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
1939 CHW AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 3.3 3 5 6 1 13.50 — -
1948 CHC NL 7 2 54 0 0 0 1 85.7 67 30 40 48 3.15 4.10 (+23%) -
1949 CHC NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 9 9 4 0 20.25 — -
1949 CIN NL 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 19.3 28 21 16 6 9.78 4.12 (-137%) -2408.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.154 0.214 0.154 0.368 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 49.4% 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
1939 CHW AL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 CHC NL 54 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1949 CHC NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1949 CIN NL 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 76 0 8 10 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 CHA P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1948 CHN P 54 0 6 6 2 0
1949 CHN P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1949 CIN P 14 0 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 76