Jack O'Brien, baseball player, 1882-1890

Jack O'Brien

Born: 6/12/1860 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/20/1910 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1890-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: John K. O'Brien

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Biography

Jack O'Brien was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who made significant contributions to the sport during his career from 1882 to 1890. He played primarily as a position player, participating in 555 games and establishing himself as a reliable hitter. O'Brien recorded a total of 577 hits, with a batting average of .266, and he drove in 308 runs, showcasing his ability to produce in key situations. His power at the plate was evident with 11 home runs, and he also demonstrated speed on the bases by stealing 76 bases throughout his career. O'Brien's playing career unfolded during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would develop in the following decades. His contributions were vital to the teams he played for, as he balanced solid hitting with aggressive base running. Although less recognized today, Jack O'Brien's impact on the game during its formative years helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
555 2169 366 577 106 42 11 308 76 180 31 0.266 0.331 0.369 0.700 3754.5

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — +9.2% 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
1882 PH4 AA 62 241 44 73 13 3 3 37 0 13 0 0.303 .248 (+22%) .275 (+23%) .329 (+27%) .605 (+25%) 932.5
1883 PH4 AA 94 390 74 113 14 10 0 70 0 25 0 0.290 .257 (+13%) .285 (+16%) .345 (+9%) .631 (+12%) 874.1
1884 PH4 AA 36 138 25 39 6 1 1 0 0 9 0 0.283 .243 (+16%) .278 (+22%) .327 (+11%) .606 (+16%) 371.1
1885 PH4 AA 62 225 35 60 9 1 2 30 0 20 0 0.267 .244 (+9%) .287 (+18%) .325 (+5%) .613 (+11%) 511.3
1886 PH4 AA 105 423 65 107 25 7 0 56 23 38 0 0.253 .246 (+3%) .302 (+7%) .331 (+4%) .634 (+6%) 478.2
1887 BR3 AA 30 123 18 28 4 1 1 17 8 6 7 0.228 .270 (-16%) .331 (-21%) .373 (-20%) .705 (-20%) -422.7
1888 BL2 AA 57 196 25 44 11 5 0 18 14 17 24 0.224 .238 (-6%) .290 (+3%) .319 (+4%) .610 (+3%) 110.0
1890 PH4 AA 109 433 80 113 24 14 4 80 31 52 0 0.261 .260 (avg) .336 (+6%) .351 (+16%) .687 (+11%) 900.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 149 0 1391 59 39 86
2B 8 0 14 20 6 3
3B 49 0 41 102 36 7
C 275 0 1342 362 183 25
OF 72 0 103 20 27 3
SS 20 0 17 56 20 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1882 PH4 1B 1 0 7 0 0 0
1882 PH4 3B 1 0 1 3 0 0
1882 PH4 C 45 0 205 66 22 1
1882 PH4 OF 18 0 21 12 6 0
1883 PH4 3B 19 0 16 24 16 3
1883 PH4 C 58 0 301 58 51 3
1883 PH4 OF 25 0 54 6 8 2
1883 PH4 SS 1 0 1 1 1 0
1884 PH4 1B 1 0 15 1 0 1
1884 PH4 C 30 0 169 43 16 6
1884 PH4 OF 5 0 11 1 3 1
1885 PH4 1B 7 0 66 2 0 4
1885 PH4 3B 2 0 3 6 0 1
1885 PH4 C 43 0 193 58 27 3
1885 PH4 OF 3 0 6 0 3 0
1885 PH4 SS 9 0 8 29 8 2
1886 PH4 1B 24 0 209 4 12 15
1886 PH4 2B 7 0 14 18 6 3
1886 PH4 3B 27 0 21 69 20 3
1886 PH4 C 36 0 172 52 20 3
1886 PH4 OF 3 0 2 1 1 0
1886 PH4 SS 10 0 8 26 11 2
1887 BR3 2B 1 0 0 2 0 0
1887 BR3 C 25 0 95 40 26 4
1887 BR3 OF 4 0 3 0 1 0
1888 BL2 1B 7 0 76 0 1 5
1888 BL2 C 37 0 205 43 20 4
1888 BL2 OF 13 0 5 0 5 0
1890 PH4 1B 109 0 1018 52 26 61
1890 PH4 C 1 0 2 2 1 1
1890 PH4 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 275
First Base 149
Second Base 8
Third Base 49
Shortstop 20
Left Field 5
Center Field 36
Right Field 31