Jack Hickey

Born: 11/3/1881 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

Died: 12/28/1941 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-16 | Final Game: 1904-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John William Hickey

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Biography

Jack Hickey was a professional baseball player born in 1881, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. Hickey played as a position player and appeared in two games from April 16 to May 4 in 1904. Despite his limited time on the field, his participation in the league placed him among the ranks of those who contributed to the growing popularity of baseball during this era, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Hickey faced significant challenges, as evidenced by his career statistics: he finished with zero hits, zero home runs, and zero RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His experience reflects the struggles many players faced during the early 1900s, where competition was fierce and only a select few could maintain a lasting impact on the game. While Hickey's statistical record may not capture the essence of a successful baseball career, his inclusion in Major League Baseball history serves as a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	2	1	0	0	12.3	14	10	0	11	5	7.30	0

Career ERA 7.30 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 174.7% 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
1904	CLE	AL	0	1	2	2	1	0	0	12.3	14	10	11	5	7.30	2.66 (-175%)	-502.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1904	CLE	AL	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	2	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	CLE	P	2	2	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2