John Humphries, baseball player, 1883-1884

John Humphries

Born: 11/12/1861 in North Gower, ON, CAN

Died: 11/29/1933 in Salinas, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1883-07-07 | Final Game: 1884-10-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Henry Humphries

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Biography

John Humphries, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1883 to 1884. Primarily serving as a position player, Humphries participated in 98 games during his brief tenure in the Major Leagues. He recorded 52 hits with a batting average of .143, reflecting the challenging offensive environment of the time, which was characterized by a lower emphasis on power hitting compared to later eras. His contributions to his teams resulted in 6 RBIs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his career. Humphries played during a transitional period in baseball, shortly after the establishment of the National League and before the advent of the modern game that would come to define the sport. Despite his limited statistical output, his presence in the league contributed to the early development of baseball as a professional sport. Though he may not have left a lasting mark in terms of records or accolades, Humphries remains a part of the narrative that showcases the evolution of players and the game itself in the late 19th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 364 34 52 3 0 0 6 0 19 41 0.143 0.188 0.151 0.339 -2273.7

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career SLG .151 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.339 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 44.9% 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
1883 NY1 NL 29 107 5 12 1 0 0 4 0 1 22 0.112 .257 (-56%) .285 (-58%) .345 (-65%) .631 (-62%) -958.7
1884 WS7 AA 49 193 23 34 2 0 0 0 0 9 0 0.176 .243 (-28%) .278 (-22%) .327 (-43%) .606 (-33%) -903.1
1884 NY1 NL 20 64 6 6 0 0 0 2 0 9 19 0.094 .243 (-61%) .278 (-26%) .327 (-71%) .606 (-51%) -903.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 33 1 2 0
C 75 0 407 117 74 11
OF 24 0 38 1 14 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1883 NY1 C 20 0 71 30 23 3
1883 NY1 OF 12 0 13 1 3 0
1884 WS7 1B 4 0 33 1 2 0
1884 WS7 C 35 0 198 52 31 6
1884 WS7 OF 12 0 25 0 11 0
1884 NY1 C 20 0 138 35 20 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 75
First Base 4
Left Field 1
Center Field 4
Right Field 19

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cornell University Ithaca NY 1880, 1881, 1882