Art Jahn

Born: 12/2/1895 in Struble, IA, USA

Died: 1/9/1948 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-07-02 | Final Game: 1928-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Arthur Charles Jahn

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Biography

Art Jahn, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues between 1925 and 1928. Primarily serving as a position player, Jahn appeared in 104 games during his career, showcasing his skills as a reliable hitter and contributor to his teams. He finished his career with a batting average of .278, amassing 97 hits and driving in 55 runs, which reflected his capability to perform in clutch situations. Notably, he hit one home run and recorded two stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and speed that was appreciated during the era in which he played. Jahn's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the post-deadball era. His contributions on the field were significant for teams looking to bolster their offensive line-up in a time when the game was beginning to embrace a more dynamic approach to hitting. Although Jahn's playing career was relatively brief, his performance and versatility left an imprint in the annals of baseball history, making him a noteworthy figure of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
104	349	45	97	15	8	1	55	2	17	36	0.278	0.317	0.375	0.692	-538.4

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
1925	CHC	NL	58	226	30	68	10	8	0	37	2	11	20	0.301	.288 (+4%)	.349 (-4%)	.407 (+2%)	.756 (-1%)	-96.0
1928	NY1	NL	10	29	7	8	1	0	1	7	0	2	5	0.276	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	PHI	NL	36	94	8	21	4	0	0	11	0	4	11	0.223	.280 (-20%)	.342 (-21%)	.395 (-33%)	.737 (-27%)	0.0