Jake Gettman

Born: 10/25/1875 in Frank, Astrakhan, Russia

Died: 10/4/1956 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-08-20 | Final Game: 1899-05-19

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jacob John Gettman

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Biography

Jake Gettman was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who made his mark in the sport during the late 19th century, a time that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Gettman played the majority of his career from 1897 to 1899, participating in a total of 197 games. Over the course of his career, he recorded 215 hits, showcasing his ability to connect with the ball, and finished with a commendable batting average of .278. His offensive contributions included 8 home runs and 78 runs batted in, highlighting his capacity as a run producer in a competitive era. In addition to his hitting prowess, Gettman was noted for his speed on the bases, accumulating 44 stolen bases, which reflected the increasing emphasis on base-running strategies during his time. His playing style combined solid batting with aggressive base-running, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Although his career was relatively brief, Gettman's contributions to the game helped pave the way for the evolving roles of position players in the rapidly changing landscape of early professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
197	772	108	215	24	8	8	78	44	40	83	0.278	0.322	0.361	0.683	-366.2

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.710 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
1897	WAS	NL	36	143	28	45	7	3	3	29	8	7	19	0.315	.291 (+8%)	.354 (+1%)	.387 (+21%)	.741 (+12%)	256.5
1898	WAS	NL	142	567	75	157	16	5	5	47	32	29	60	0.277	.270 (+2%)	.333 (-4%)	.347 (+1%)	.680 (-2%)	-300.9
1899	WAS	NL	19	62	5	13	1	0	0	2	4	4	4	0.210	.282 (-26%)	.343 (-25%)	.366 (-38%)	.710 (-32%)	-321.7