Jack Lewis, baseball player, 1911-1915

Jack Lewis

Born: 2/14/1884 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 2/25/1956 in Steubenville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-16 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: John David Lewis

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Biography

Jack Lewis, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1911 to 1915. He played primarily as a position player, participating in 217 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his steady presence on the field, Lewis recorded 169 hits, contributing to a batting average of .247. His offensive contributions included 80 RBIs and 1 home run, showcasing his ability to drive in runs while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 18 stolen bases. Lewis’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve with increased popularity and the impending changes that would come with the deadball era’s transition to a more power-oriented game. Although not a standout slugger, Lewis played a vital role in his teams, exhibiting a well-rounded skill set that included speed and solid contact hitting. His contributions helped shape the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball, leaving a legacy that reflected the diverse talents of players during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
217 684 63 169 20 10 1 80 18 32 90 0.247 0.290 0.310 0.600 -1281.3

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1911 BOS AL 18 59 7 16 0 0 0 6 2 7 13 0.271 .266 (+2%) .336 (+9%) .356 (-24%) .693 (-8%) -29.4
1914 PTF FL 117 394 32 92 14 5 1 48 9 17 46 0.234 .255 (-8%) .322 (-14%) .339 (-11%) .661 (-13%) -1006.7
1915 PTF FL 82 231 24 61 6 5 0 26 7 8 31 0.264 .250 (+5%) .318 (-8%) .332 (avg) .651 (-4%) -245.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 30 2 1 1
2B 178 0 431 515 49 56
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 6 0 6 1 0 0
SS 12 0 17 17 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 BOS 2B 18 0 30 51 6 5
1914 PTF 2B 115 0 304 332 34 33
1914 PTF SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 PTF 1B 5 0 30 2 1 1
1915 PTF 2B 45 0 97 132 9 18
1915 PTF 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 PTF OF 6 0 6 1 0 0
1915 PTF SS 11 0 17 17 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Second Base 178
Third Base 1
Shortstop 12
Right Field 6