Claude Jonnard, baseball player, 1921-1929

Claude Jonnard

Born: 11/23/1897 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 8/27/1959 in Nashville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-10-01 | Final Game: 1929-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Claude Alfred Jonnard

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Biography

Claude Jonnard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 until 1929. Born in 1897, he made his mark during a transformative era for the sport, characterized by a shift towards more dynamic offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, Jonnard compiled a record of 14 wins and 12 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.79, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during an era when pitchers faced increasingly challenging offensive threats. Jonnard was noted for his versatility and resilience, amassing a total of 160 strikeouts and 17 saves throughout his career. His contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics; he played a crucial role in bolstering his team's pitching staff during the late 1920s, a period marked by heightened competition and the emergence of new baseball talents. Despite not achieving the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Claude Jonnard's dedication to the craft and solid performance on the mound left a lasting impact on the teams he represented, earning him a respected place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 12 137 9 2 0 17 349.3 372 147 20 122 160 3.79 0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 9.4% better 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
1921 NY1 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4.0 4 0 0 7 0.00 — 0.0
1922 NY1 NL 6 1 33 0 0 0 5 96.0 96 41 28 44 3.84 4.18 (+8%) -38.3
1923 NY1 NL 4 3 45 1 1 0 5 96.0 105 35 35 45 3.28 4.03 (+19%) 73.8
1924 NY1 NL 4 5 34 3 1 0 5 89.7 80 24 24 40 2.41 4.13 (+42%) 1493.0
1926 SLA AL 0 2 12 3 0 0 1 36.0 46 24 24 13 6.00 4.11 (-46%) -545.3
1929 CHC NL 0 1 12 2 0 0 0 27.7 41 23 11 11 7.48 4.60 (-63%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
137 90 5 5 1 1 0 4 0 5 49 0.056 0.105 0.089 0.194 0.0

Career AVG .056 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 80.5% below league average.

Career OBP .105 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career SLG .089 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 77.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.194 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 73.9% 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
1921 NY1 NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1922 NY1 NL 33 24 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0.042 — — — — 0.0
1923 NY1 NL 45 26 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 16 0.038 — — — — 0.0
1924 NY1 NL 34 22 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 11 0.045 — — — — 0.0
1926 SLA AL 12 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1929 CHC NL 12 10 1 2 1 1 0 2 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1924 WS NY1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1923 WS NY1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 2.0 1 0 2 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1924 WS NY1 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.00
1923 WS NY1 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 1 0 1 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 137 0 5 77 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 NY1 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1922 NY1 P 33 0 0 15 1 1
1923 NY1 P 45 0 3 17 1 0
1924 NY1 P 34 0 2 20 0 0
1926 SLA P 12 0 0 17 2 0
1929 CHN P 12 0 0 8 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 137