Jack Hendricks, baseball player, 1902-1903

Jack Hendricks

Born: 4/9/1875 in Joliet, IL, USA

Died: 5/13/1943 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-06-12 | Final Game: 1903-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Charles Hendricks

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Biography

Jack Hendricks was a professional baseball player born in 1875, known for his time in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1906. Primarily serving as a position player, he played in a total of 42 games during his career. Hendricks recorded 30 hits and finished with a batting average of .207, a statistic reflective of the era's offensive challenges. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 5 bases throughout his time in the league. Hendricks’ career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the Deadball Era into a more offensively dynamic game. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his participation in the early 1900s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His legacy is a reminder of the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level during a formative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 145 11 30 3 4 0 4 5 15 16 0.207 0.281 0.283 0.564 -407.6

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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
1902 NY1 NL 8 26 1 6 2 0 0 0 2 2 3 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1902 CHC NL 2 7 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.571 — — — — 0.0
1903 WSN AL 32 112 10 20 1 3 0 4 3 13 13 0.179 .261 (-32%) .316 (-17%) .345 (-30%) .662 (-24%) -407.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 41 0 58 2 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 NY1 OF 7 0 12 1 1 0
1902 CHN OF 2 0 6 0 0 0
1903 WS1 OF 32 0 40 1 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 41

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northwestern University Evanston IL 1893