Jack Lapp

Born: 9/10/1884 in Frazer, PA, USA

Died: 2/6/1920 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-11 | Final Game: 1916-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Walker Lapp

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Biography

Jack Lapp, born in 1884, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1908 to 1916. Over the course of his career, Lapp appeared in 567 games, where he accumulated 416 hits, 166 RBIs, and a batting average of .263. Known for his versatility on the field, he displayed a keen ability to contribute not only at the plate but also as a reliable presence in the lineup. Lapp's power was modest, highlighted by 5 home runs, but he complemented his offensive skills with 16 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility. Lapp played during an era that bridged the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded periods of the game. His contributions were significant in maintaining team dynamics and competitiveness during the early 20th century. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Lapp's commitment to the game and his solid performance made him a respected figure in the baseball community of his time. He retired on October 1, 1916, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated player who made his mark in the formative years of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
567	1581	168	416	59	26	5	166	16	177	175	0.263	0.340	0.343	0.683	1116.1

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — near 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
1908	PHA	AL	13	35	4	5	0	1	0	1	0	5	8	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	PHA	AL	21	56	8	19	3	1	0	10	1	3	8	0.339	.244 (+39%)	.306 (+22%)	.312 (+37%)	.618 (+29%)	220.6
1910	PHA	AL	71	192	18	45	4	3	0	17	0	20	34	0.234	.249 (-6%)	.317 (-2%)	.326 (-12%)	.644 (-7%)	-213.7
1911	PHA	AL	68	167	35	59	10	3	1	26	4	24	21	0.353	.266 (+33%)	.336 (+29%)	.356 (+31%)	.693 (+30%)	949.1
1912	PHA	AL	91	281	26	82	15	6	1	35	3	19	25	0.292	.268 (+9%)	.335 (avg)	.358 (+11%)	.694 (+6%)	217.9
1913	PHA	AL	82	238	23	54	4	4	1	20	1	37	26	0.227	.259 (-13%)	.325 (+3%)	.345 (-16%)	.670 (-7%)	-156.8
1914	PHA	AL	69	199	22	46	7	2	0	19	1	31	14	0.231	.255 (-9%)	.322 (+5%)	.339 (-16%)	.661 (-6%)	-87.6
1915	PHA	AL	112	312	26	85	16	5	2	31	5	30	29	0.272	.250 (+9%)	.318 (+7%)	.332 (+13%)	.651 (+10%)	537.4
1916	CHW	AL	40	101	6	21	0	1	0	7	1	8	10	0.208	.248 (-16%)	.314 (-15%)	.326 (-30%)	.640 (-23%)	-350.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	17	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	4	0.235

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SO	AVG
1914	WS	PHA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.000
1913	WS	PHA	1	4	0	1	0	1	0.250
1911	WS	PHA	2	8	1	2	0	1	0.250
1910	WS	PHA	1	4	0	1	1	2	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	17	0	122	7	2	2
C	503	80	2285	636	93	58

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	PHA	C	13	12	55	16	4	0
1909	PHA	C	19	14	95	26	8	2
1910	PHA	C	63	54	361	88	9	6
1911	PHA	1B	4	0	26	4	0	0
1911	PHA	C	57	0	270	47	9	8
1912	PHA	C	83	0	354	105	20	10
1913	PHA	1B	1	0	2	0	0	2
1913	PHA	C	78	0	313	110	14	3
1914	PHA	C	67	0	330	88	10	4
1915	PHA	1B	12	0	94	3	2	0
1915	PHA	C	89	0	376	115	17	23
1916	CHA	C	34	0	131	41	2	2