John Houseman, baseball player, 1894-1897

John Houseman

Born: 1/10/1870 in Netherlands

Died: 11/4/1922 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-09-11 | Final Game: 1897-10-03

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Franklin Houseman

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Biography

John Houseman was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who played as a position player in the late 19th century from 1894 to 1909. During his career, Houseman appeared in 84 games, where he compiled a batting average of .253. He recorded a total of 74 hits and drove in 25 runs, demonstrating a solid offensive presence for his teams during a period characterized by the evolving strategies of the game. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 18 bases throughout his career, which contributed to his teams' offensive capabilities. Houseman's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offensive-oriented approach. His contributions on the field reflected the growing importance of base running and agility in the game. While not widely remembered in the annals of baseball history, Houseman’s commitment and performance were part of the rich tapestry of the sport's development during the late 1800s, a time when the foundations of modern baseball were being laid.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
84 293 39 74 9 7 0 25 18 33 27 0.253 0.344 0.331 0.675 -692.5

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.778 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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
1894 CHC NL 4 15 5 6 3 1 0 4 2 5 3 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1897 STL NL 80 278 34 68 6 6 0 21 16 28 24 0.245 .291 (-16%) .354 (-7%) .387 (-20%) .741 (-14%) -692.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 42 0 107 133 22 12
3B 3 0 1 10 2 0
OF 33 0 62 2 3 0
SS 8 0 12 20 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1894 CHN 2B 1 0 1 4 1 2
1894 CHN SS 3 0 7 12 1 2
1897 SLN 2B 41 0 106 129 21 10
1897 SLN 3B 3 0 1 10 2 0
1897 SLN OF 33 0 62 2 3 0
1897 SLN SS 5 0 5 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 42
Third Base 3
Shortstop 8
Left Field 7
Center Field 7
Right Field 19