Jack Ness, baseball player, 1911-1916

Jack Ness

Born: 11/11/1885 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/3/1957 in DeLand, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-09 | Final Game: 1916-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Charles Ness

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Biography

Jack Ness was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played in the early 20th century during a transformative era for the sport. His career spanned from May 9, 1911, to September 30, 1916, during which he appeared in 87 games primarily as a position player. Ness was known for his solid defensive skills and was a reliable contributor offensively, finishing his career with a batting average of .253. He recorded 75 hits, including one home run and 36 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to produce in clutch situations. In addition to his offensive contributions, Ness also demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating four stolen bases throughout his playing days. While his career may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, he was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for the future of Major League Baseball. His playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the game during the early 1910s, a period characterized by a shift towards more dynamic play. Jack Ness's contributions to the sport remain a testament to the rich history of baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 297 38 75 7 5 1 36 4 11 43 0.253 0.295 0.320 0.615 47.0

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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 DET AL 12 39 6 6 0 0 0 2 0 2 11 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1916 CHW AL 75 258 32 69 7 5 1 34 4 9 32 0.267 .248 (+8%) .314 (-1%) .326 (+6%) .640 (+2%) 47.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 81 0 774 40 18 49

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 DET 1B 12 0 119 9 3 4
1916 CHA 1B 69 0 655 31 15 45

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 81