Jack Lively

Born: 5/29/1885 in Joppa, AL, USA

Died: 12/5/1967 in Arab, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-16 | Final Game: 1911-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Henry Everett Lively

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Biography

Jack Lively, born in 1885, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the 1911 season. He made his debut on April 16, 1911, and played until October 6 of the same year. Lively's contributions to the game came during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style, and he navigated this shift with a solid performance on the mound. Throughout his brief career, Lively recorded a win-loss record of 7-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59. He struck out 45 batters but did not register any saves. Despite the limited duration of his time in Major League Baseball, Lively's role as a pitcher during this transformative period in the sport reflects the evolving strategies of the game. His efforts on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	5	18	14	10	0	0	113.7	143	58	1	34	45	4.59	0

Career ERA 4.59 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1911	DET	AL	7	5	18	14	10	0	0	113.7	143	58	34	45	4.59	3.37 (-36%)	489.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	43	6	11	2	1	0	4	0	4	9	0.256	0.333	0.349	0.682	0.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.693 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
1911	DET	AL	20	43	6	11	2	1	0	4	0	4	9	0.256	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	2	31	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	DET	P	18	0	2	31	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17