Jack Lohrke, baseball player, 1947-1953

Jack Lohrke

Born: 2/25/1924 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 4/29/2009 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-18 | Final Game: 1953-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jack Wayne Lohrke

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Biography

Jack Lohrke was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1953. As a position player, Lohrke played a total of 354 games, during which he compiled 221 hits and hit 22 home runs, driving in 96 runs throughout his career. Known for his gritty playing style, Lohrke boasted a batting average of .242 and added 9 stolen bases to his resume. He was a part of a transformative era in baseball, which saw the integration of players and a shift towards a more dynamic style of play. Lohrke's career unfolded in the post-World War II period, a time when baseball was regaining its footing and expanding its fanbase. Despite not being a household name, his contributions on the field reflected the tenacity of players who emerged during this pivotal time in the sport's history. While his time in the league was relatively brief, Lohrke's dedication and performance left an indelible mark, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball's storied past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
354 914 125 221 38 9 22 96 9 111 86 0.242 0.327 0.375 0.702 138.8

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.722 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
1947 NY1 NL 112 329 44 79 12 4 11 35 3 46 29 0.240 .262 (-8%) .336 (avg) .376 (+7%) .712 (+4%) 241.3
1948 NY1 NL 97 280 35 70 15 1 5 31 3 30 30 0.250 .263 (-5%) .340 (-5%) .379 (-4%) .719 (-5%) -257.5
1949 NY1 NL 55 180 32 48 11 4 5 22 3 16 12 0.267 .262 (+2%) .343 (-3%) .384 (+19%) .727 (+8%) 197.6
1950 NY1 NL 30 43 4 8 0 0 0 4 0 4 8 0.186 — — — — 0.0
1951 NY1 NL 23 40 3 8 0 0 1 3 0 10 2 0.200 — — — — -42.7
1952 PHI NL 25 29 4 6 0 0 0 1 0 4 3 0.207 — — — — 0.0
1953 PHI NL 12 13 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1951 WS NY1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 63 0 134 188 15 23
3B 217 0 196 331 41 31
SS 23 0 29 46 1 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 NY1 3B 111 0 118 188 20 20
1948 NY1 2B 36 0 88 101 10 17
1948 NY1 3B 50 0 37 69 12 4
1949 NY1 2B 23 0 44 80 4 5
1949 NY1 3B 19 0 22 30 4 2
1949 NY1 SS 15 0 20 33 1 6
1950 NY1 2B 1 0 2 3 0 1
1950 NY1 3B 16 0 8 15 1 2
1951 NY1 3B 17 0 10 23 2 2
1951 NY1 SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
1952 PHI 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1952 PHI 3B 3 0 1 5 1 1
1952 PHI SS 5 0 6 9 0 2
1953 PHI 2B 2 0 0 3 1 0
1953 PHI 3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1953 PHI SS 2 0 2 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 63
Third Base 218
Shortstop 23