Jack Hannifin

Born: 2/25/1883 in Holyoke, MA, USA

Died: 10/27/1945 in Northampton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-19 | Final Game: 1908-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Hannifin

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Biography

Jack Hannifin was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 19, 1906, to October 7, 1908, during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented game. Over the course of 158 games, Hannifin recorded 94 hits, achieving a batting average of .214. Although not known for his power, he contributed to his teams with 3 home runs and 40 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 14 stolen bases. Hannifin's playing style reflected the gritty determination common among players of his era, often emphasizing strategy and small-ball tactics. While he may not have been a marquee player, his contributions were part of the fabric of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the sport was solidifying its place in American culture. Despite the limited statistical output, Hannifin's involvement in the game during its formative years remains a significant chapter in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
158	439	50	94	13	6	3	40	14	45	44	0.214	0.289	0.292	0.580	-222.6

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.614 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1906	PHA	AL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	NY1	NL	10	30	4	6	0	1	0	3	1	2	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	NY1	NL	56	149	16	34	7	3	1	15	6	15	19	0.228	.245 (-7%)	.304 (avg)	.308 (+9%)	.613 (+4%)	83.9
1908	NY1	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	BSN	NL	90	257	30	53	6	2	2	22	7	28	21	0.206	.240 (-14%)	.298 (-5%)	.306 (-12%)	.605 (-9%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	29	24	248	13	1	5
2B	23	23	55	66	4	0
3B	48	46	67	96	11	17
OF	10	5	15	0	0	0
SS	30	15	50	62	10	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	NY1	2B	1	1	0	2	0	0
1906	NY1	3B	3	2	2	2	0	0
1906	NY1	SS	6	6	10	18	3	2
1907	NY1	1B	29	24	248	13	1	5
1907	NY1	3B	10	9	12	15	1	2
1907	NY1	OF	2	1	2	0	0	0
1907	NY1	SS	9	1	9	8	2	2
1908	NY1	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1908	BSN	2B	22	22	55	64	4	0
1908	BSN	3B	35	35	53	79	10	15
1908	BSN	OF	7	4	13	0	0	0
1908	BSN	SS	15	8	31	36	5	0