Jack Graney

Born: 6/10/1886 in St. Thomas, ON, CAN

Died: 4/20/1978 in Louisiana, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-30 | Final Game: 1922-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Gladstone Graney

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Biography

Jack Graney was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1908 to 1922. Born in 1886, Graney played a total of 1,402 games, during which he established himself as a reliable hitter and an adept base runner. He recorded 1,178 hits and achieved a batting average of .25, showcasing his ability to contribute consistently at the plate. Graney's offensive prowess was complemented by his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 148 stolen bases throughout his career. He finished his time in the majors with 18 home runs and 420 RBIs, reflecting a well-rounded offensive skill set. Graney was known for his versatility and tenacity, playing the majority of his career with the Cleveland Indians, where he became a fan favorite. His playing style was emblematic of the early 20th-century game, characterized by a focus on speed and contact hitting rather than the power-driven approach that would dominate later eras. As one of the first players to wear a number on his jersey, Graney's contributions went beyond statistics; he also played a significant role in the evolution of baseball culture during a time when the game was beginning to embrace modernity. His legacy endures as a testament to the foundational years of professional baseball, bridging the gap between the game's formative years and its rise to national prominence.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.3	6	2	0	1	0	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 2.40 across their career seasons — 125.1% 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
1908	CLE	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.3	6	2	1	0	5.40	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1402	4705	706	1178	219	79	18	420	148	712	495	0.250	0.354	0.342	0.696	6369.9

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.673 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
1908	CLE	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	CLE	AL	116	454	62	107	13	9	1	31	18	37	53	0.236	.249 (-6%)	.317 (-8%)	.326 (-5%)	.644 (-6%)	-601.7
1911	CLE	AL	146	527	84	142	25	5	1	45	21	66	66	0.269	.266 (+1%)	.336 (+8%)	.356 (-4%)	.693 (+2%)	404.8
1912	CLE	AL	78	264	44	64	13	2	0	20	9	50	31	0.242	.268 (-10%)	.335 (+9%)	.358 (-14%)	.694 (-3%)	62.7
1913	CLE	AL	148	517	56	138	18	12	3	68	27	48	55	0.267	.259 (+3%)	.325 (+3%)	.345 (+6%)	.670 (+4%)	428.9
1914	CLE	AL	130	460	63	122	17	10	1	39	20	67	46	0.265	.255 (+4%)	.322 (+12%)	.339 (+4%)	.661 (+8%)	886.0
1915	CLE	AL	116	404	42	105	20	7	1	56	12	59	29	0.260	.250 (+4%)	.318 (+12%)	.332 (+6%)	.651 (+9%)	796.7
1916	CLE	AL	155	589	106	142	41	14	5	54	10	102	72	0.241	.248 (-3%)	.314 (+13%)	.326 (+18%)	.640 (+15%)	1889.9
1917	CLE	AL	146	535	87	122	29	7	3	35	16	94	49	0.228	.248 (-8%)	.312 (+11%)	.323 (+1%)	.635 (+6%)	936.0
1918	CLE	AL	70	177	27	42	7	4	0	9	3	28	13	0.237	.255 (-7%)	.318 (+10%)	.326 (-1%)	.645 (+4%)	218.5
1919	CLE	AL	128	461	79	108	22	8	1	30	7	105	39	0.234	.262 (-11%)	.322 (+18%)	.347 (-7%)	.670 (+5%)	965.1
1920	CLE	AL	62	152	31	45	11	1	0	13	4	27	21	0.296	.271 (+9%)	.331 (+24%)	.363 (+5%)	.694 (+14%)	514.0
1921	CLE	AL	68	107	19	32	3	0	2	18	1	20	9	0.299	.286 (+4%)	.344 (+20%)	.395 (-3%)	.739 (+8%)	262.2
1922	CLE	AL	37	58	6	9	0	0	0	2	0	9	12	0.155	.285 (-46%)	.345 (-19%)	.397 (-61%)	.743 (-42%)	-393.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1920	WS	CLE	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1282	113	2488	151	130	34
P	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	CLE	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1910	CLE	OF	114	113	209	14	12	5
1911	CLE	OF	142	0	258	22	22	5
1912	CLE	OF	75	0	148	11	7	5
1913	CLE	OF	148	0	275	16	9	5
1914	CLE	OF	127	0	274	15	20	0
1915	CLE	OF	115	0	227	17	7	1
1916	CLE	OF	154	0	309	22	14	5
1917	CLE	OF	145	0	288	14	13	6
1918	CLE	OF	45	0	77	2	2	0
1919	CLE	OF	125	0	281	13	12	2
1920	CLE	OF	47	0	76	4	5	0
1921	CLE	OF	32	0	42	0	3	0
1922	CLE	OF	13	0	24	1	4	0