Jake Hewitt

Born: 6/6/1870 in Maidsville, WV, USA

Died: 5/15/1959 in Morgantown, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-08-06 | Final Game: 1895-08-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Charles Jacob Hewitt

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Biography

Jake Hewitt, born in 1870, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century. He made his Major League debut on August 6, 1895, and played his final game just ten days later on August 16, 1895. During this short tenure, Hewitt compiled a record of 1-0, showcasing his ability to secure victories on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) was 4.15, reflecting a competitive spirit in an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and offensive strategies. Though his career was limited to just two appearances, Hewitt recorded four strikeouts and earned two saves, highlighting his capacity to perform under pressure. The era he played in was marked by the early development of the modern game, transitioning from the deadball era to a period of increasing offensive production. While Hewitt may not have had a long-lasting impact on the game, his brief stint in Major League Baseball adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	4	2	1	0	2	13.0	13	6	0	2	4	4.15	0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 4.77 across their career seasons — 13.0% better 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
1895	PIT	NL	1	0	4	2	1	0	2	13.0	13	6	2	4	4.15	4.77 (+13%)	363.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 43.8% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 56.2% 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
1895	PIT	NL	4	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	PIT	P	4	0	0	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
West Virginia University	Morgantown	WV	1894, 1895