John Kane

Born: 2/19/1900 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 7/25/1956 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-03 | Final Game: 1925-09-18

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: John Francis Kane

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Biography

John Kane, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His Major League Baseball career spanned from September 3 to September 18, 1925, during which he played a total of 14 games. Primarily a position player, Kane's tenure in the big leagues was brief, yet he contributed to his team with 10 hits and 3 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .179. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, his presence in the lineup represented the competitive spirit of that era. Kane's time in Major League Baseball came during a transformative period in the sport, as teams began to shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. While he may not have achieved lasting statistical acclaim, Kane's involvement in the game during this pivotal time reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his generation. His career, albeit short, stands as a testament to the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the 1920s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	56	6	10	1	0	0	3	0	0	3	0.179	0.193	0.196	0.389	-463.3

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 48.5% 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	CHW	AL	14	56	6	10	1	0	0	3	0	0	3	0.179	.288 (-38%)	.349 (-45%)	.407 (-52%)	.756 (-49%)	-463.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	6	0	8	20	0	0
SS	8	0	14	29	3	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	CHA	2B	6	0	8	20	0	0
1925	CHA	SS	8	0	14	29	3	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	5
Shortstop	9