Jack Heidemann

Born: 7/11/1949 in Brenham, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-05-02 | Final Game: 1977-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jack Seale Heidemann

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Biography

Jack Heidemann, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1969 to 1977. Primarily known as a position player, Heidemann appeared in 426 games over his eight seasons in Major League Baseball. He played for several teams, showcasing his versatility on the field, although his offensive contributions did not define his legacy. With a career batting average of .211, he accumulated 231 hits, including 9 home runs and 75 RBIs, while also demonstrating base-running capability with 5 stolen bases. Heidemann's playing era coincided with a transformative time in baseball, marked by the evolution of player training and strategy. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were noted for their grit and determination. Heidemann's journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, as they navigated the competitive landscape of the sport during the late 1960s and 1970s. His career, though modest in statistical impact, remains a testament to the dedication of those who strive for success in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
426	1093	94	231	27	4	9	75	5	78	203	0.211	0.264	0.268	0.532	-4380.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.532 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 23.4% 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
1969	CLE	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	CLE	AL	133	445	44	94	14	2	6	37	2	34	88	0.211	.253 (-17%)	.325 (-19%)	.385 (-24%)	.711 (-22%)	-2022.8
1971	CLE	AL	81	240	16	50	7	0	0	9	1	12	46	0.208	.249 (-16%)	.316 (-21%)	.365 (-35%)	.682 (-28%)	-1182.8
1972	CLE	AL	10	20	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	CLE	AL	12	11	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	STL	NL	47	70	8	19	1	0	0	3	0	5	10	0.271	.256 (+6%)	.324 (-1%)	.369 (-23%)	.693 (-13%)	0.0
1975	NYN	NL	61	145	12	31	4	2	1	16	1	17	28	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.327 (-11%)	.374 (-23%)	.701 (-17%)	-447.4
1976	NYN	NL	5	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	ATL	AL	69	146	11	32	1	0	2	10	1	7	24	0.219	.255 (-14%)	.320 (-21%)	.360 (-26%)	.681 (-24%)	0.0
1977	ATL	AL	5	1	1	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
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2B	28	16	51	48	1	21
3B	51	36	32	52	4	2
SS	322	258	455	702	42	140

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	CLE	SS	3	2	1	5	0	0
1970	CLE	SS	132	131	216	354	23	79
1971	CLE	SS	81	74	113	188	7	34
1972	CLE	SS	10	6	10	17	1	3
1974	CLE	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1974	CLE	2B	1	0	1	1	0	1
1974	CLE	3B	6	2	1	2	0	0
1974	CLE	SS	4	0	1	3	0	0
1974	SLN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1974	SLN	SS	45	11	42	46	3	9
1975	NYN	2B	1	0	1	0	1	0
1975	NYN	3B	4	2	1	5	1	0
1975	NYN	SS	44	32	70	84	8	14
1976	NYN	2B	1	1	3	2	0	2
1976	NYN	SS	3	2	2	5	0	1
1976	ML4	2B	24	15	44	44	0	17
1976	ML4	3B	40	32	30	45	3	2
1977	ML4	2B	1	0	2	1	0	1