Jake Northrop

Born: 3/5/1888 in Monroeton, PA, USA

Died: 11/16/1945 in Monroeton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-07-29 | Final Game: 1919-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Howard Northrop

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Biography

Jake Northrop was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1918 to 1919. Born in 1888, Northrop emerged during an era characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, moving away from the deadball era towards a game increasingly defined by offensive prowess. Over his brief career, he compiled a record of 6-6 and achieved a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.91, showcasing his ability to limit runs during a time when pitching was critical to team success. Despite having only 13 strikeouts and no saves, Northrop's performance on the mound reflected the skills of his time, as pitchers often relied on finesse and strategy rather than sheer power. His contributions to the game, while limited in duration, highlighted a competitive spirit and a dedication to the craft of pitching. Northrop's career, albeit short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, illustrating the challenges and triumphs faced by players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	6	18	7	6	1	0	77.3	69	25	2	13	13	2.91	0

Career ERA 2.91 vs. league average 2.96 across their career seasons — near 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
1918	BSN	NL	5	1	7	4	4	1	0	40.0	26	6	3	4	1.35	2.83 (+52%)	515.9
1919	BSN	NL	1	5	11	3	2	0	0	37.3	43	19	10	9	4.58	3.09 (-48%)	-488.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	21	3	6	2	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.286	0.348	0.381	0.729	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — +10.7% above 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
1918	BSN	NL	7	13	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	BSN	NL	11	8	2	4	2	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	7	28	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	BSN	P	7	0	0	14	0	0
1919	BSN	P	11	0	7	14	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Bucknell University	Lewisburg	PA	1907, 1908, 1909, 1910