Hi Jasper

Born: 5/24/1886 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/22/1937 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1919-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Henry Jasper

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Biography

Hi Jasper was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1919. Born in 1886, Jasper made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the shift from the deadball era to the more dynamic offensive styles that would characterize the game in the following decades. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 10-12 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Jasper recorded a total of 96 strikeouts and secured 1 save, reflecting his contributions not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief appearances. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his ERA indicates that he often kept games competitive, aligning with the pitching philosophies of his time. Although not a household name, Hi Jasper's role in the early 20th-century landscape of baseball highlights the challenges faced by pitchers before the game underwent significant changes in strategy and player training. His career remains a testament to the perseverance and skill of players from an era that laid the groundwork for modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	12	52	23	8	0	1	237.7	210	92	3	99	96	3.48	0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 2.92 across their career seasons — 19.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1914	CHW	AL	1	0	16	0	0	0	32.3	22	12	20	19	3.34	2.93 (-14%)	-
1915	CHW	AL	0	1	3	2	1	0	15.7	8	8	9	15	4.60	2.90 (-59%)	-
1916	STL	NL	5	6	21	11	2	1	107.0	97	39	42	37	3.28	2.78 (-18%)	-
1919	CLE	AL	4	5	12	10	5	0	82.7	83	33	28	25	3.59	3.09 (-16%)	22.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
52	74	4	12	0	0	1	7	0	1	36	0.162	0.173	0.203	0.376	0.0

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career OBP .173 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career SLG .203 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.376 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1914	CHW	AL	16	5	0	0	0	4	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1915	CHW	AL	3	7	0	2	0	0	0	4	0.286	—	—	—	—
1916	STL	NL	21	33	2	7	1	3	0	16	0.212	—	—	—	—
1919	CLE	AL	12	29	2	3	0	0	1	15	0.103	—	—	—	—