John Monroe, baseball player, 1921-1921

John Monroe

Born: 8/24/1897 in Farmersville, TX, USA

Died: 6/19/1956 in Conroe, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-16 | Final Game: 1921-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Allen Monroe

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Biography

John Monroe was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who played as a position player primarily during the early 1920s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from April 16, 1921, to October 1, 1921, during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Monroe appeared in 60 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .266, accumulating 41 hits, including 2 home runs and 11 RBIs. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his season. Though his career was relatively brief, Monroe's contributions to his team reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the early 20th century. With the sport beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies, his performance highlighted the emerging emphasis on power hitting and speed. Monroe's legacy, while not defining the era, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the experiences of players navigating the changing landscape of the game during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 154 17 41 4 2 2 11 2 14 15 0.266 0.335 0.357 0.692 -69.9

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1921 NY1 NL 19 21 4 3 0 0 1 3 0 3 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1921 PHI NL 41 133 13 38 4 2 1 8 2 11 9 0.286 .286 (avg) .344 (avg) .395 (-7%) .739 (-4%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 36 0 66 118 16 12
3B 9 0 15 15 3 0
SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 NY1 2B 8 0 16 17 6 1
1921 NY1 SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1921 PHI 2B 28 0 50 101 10 11
1921 PHI 3B 9 0 15 15 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 36
Third Base 9
Shortstop 1