Jack Little

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Born: 3/12/1891 in Mart, TX, USA

Died: 7/27/1961 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-07-02 | Final Game: 1912-07-03

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

Full name: William Arthur Little

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Biography

Jack Little, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His career was brief, spanning just two days from July 2 to July 3, 1912, during which he appeared in three games. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his skills, Little made a notable impact on the field, finishing his short stint with a batting average of .25, accumulating three hits in twelve at-bats. His performance included two stolen bases, highlighting his speed and agility, which were key attributes for players of his era. Little's time in Major League Baseball occurred during a transitional period in the game, as players began to adapt to evolving strategies and styles, moving away from the deadball era's emphasis on small ball tactics. While his career did not feature any home runs or runs batted in, Little's ability to steal bases indicated a focus on offensive aggressiveness that was becoming more prominent at the time. His legacy remains as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	4	2	0	1	2	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 44.9% worse 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
2025	DET	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	4	2	1	2	6.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	12	2	3	0	0	0	0	2	1	4	0.250	0.357	0.250	0.607	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.607 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
1912	NYY	AL	3	12	2	3	0	0	0	0	2	1	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	6	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	NYA	OF	3	0	6	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	3

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Baylor University	Waco	TX	1910, 1911, 1912