Jack Lelivelt

Born: 11/14/1885 in Netherlands

Died: 1/20/1941 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-06-24 | Final Game: 1914-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Frank Lelivelt

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Biography

Jack Lelivelt was an American professional baseball player born in 1885, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1909 until 1914, during which he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of 384 games, Lelivelt compiled a notable batting average of .301, showcasing his ability to hit consistently in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a time of increasing offensive production. Lelivelt's offensive contributions included 347 hits, 126 RBIs, and 2 home runs, while also demonstrating speed on the basepaths with 46 stolen bases. His playing style was characterized by a combination of solid hitting and agility, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he may not have achieved the fame of some contemporaries, Lelivelt's performance and efficiency at the plate have earned him a respected place in the annals of baseball history, representing the skilled players of his time who laid the groundwork for the game’s evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
384	1154	114	347	43	22	2	126	46	89	131	0.301	0.353	0.381	0.735	2197.9

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — +10.6% above 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
1909	WSN	AL	91	318	25	93	8	6	0	24	8	19	41	0.292	.244 (+20%)	.306 (+9%)	.312 (+14%)	.618 (+11%)	543.0
1910	WSN	AL	110	347	40	92	10	3	0	33	20	40	43	0.265	.249 (+6%)	.317 (+8%)	.326 (-5%)	.644 (+1%)	200.1
1911	WSN	AL	72	225	29	72	12	4	0	22	7	22	23	0.320	.266 (+20%)	.336 (+15%)	.356 (+15%)	.693 (+15%)	601.8
1912	NYY	AL	36	149	12	54	6	7	2	23	7	4	9	0.362	.268 (+35%)	.335 (+14%)	.358 (+50%)	.694 (+32%)	696.8
1913	NYY	AL	18	28	2	6	0	1	0	4	1	2	2	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	CLE	AL	23	23	0	9	2	0	0	7	1	0	3	0.391	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	CLE	AL	34	64	6	21	5	1	0	13	2	2	10	0.328	.255 (+29%)	.322 (+8%)	.339 (+29%)	.661 (+19%)	156.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	15	7	129	11	7	3
OF	281	171	511	43	22	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	WS1	OF	91	88	179	14	6	3
1910	WS1	1B	7	7	68	4	4	2
1910	WS1	OF	86	83	149	13	6	5
1911	WS1	1B	7	0	60	7	3	1
1911	WS1	OF	49	0	82	11	6	1
1912	NYA	OF	36	0	75	4	3	2
1913	NYA	OF	5	0	12	1	0	0
1913	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1914	CLE	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1914	CLE	OF	13	0	14	0	1	0