Jack Peerson, baseball player, 1935-1936

Jack Peerson

Born: 8/28/1910 in Brunswick, GA, USA

Died: 10/23/1966 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-07 | Final Game: 1936-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jack Chiles Peerson

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Biography

Jack Peerson, born in 1910, was a position player whose brief Major League Baseball career spanned from 1935 to 1936. Over the course of 18 games, Peerson showcased a solid batting ability, amassing 17 hits and achieving a batting average of .321. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his team's offense with 6 RBIs. Known for his versatility and keen eye at the plate, Peerson's performance reflected the transition period of baseball during the mid-1930s, an era characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed on the bases, even though he did not register any stolen bases. Peerson’s time in the Major Leagues was notably limited, but his impressive batting average highlighted his potential during a time when the game was evolving, with players increasingly focusing on power hitting. Although he did not leave a lasting statistical legacy, Peerson remains a part of baseball history as a player who contributed to the game during the early years of the modern era. His career, although brief, serves as a reminder of the many talented players who passed through the ranks in a competitive baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 53 10 17 2 1 0 6 0 1 4 0.321 0.333 0.396 0.730 0.0

Career AVG .321 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.730 vs. league average 0.748 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
1935 PHA AL 10 19 3 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.316 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHA AL 8 34 7 11 1 1 0 5 0 0 3 0.324 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 2 1 0 0
SS 11 0 24 45 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 PHA SS 4 0 7 13 1 0
1936 PHA 2B 1 0 2 1 0 0
1936 PHA SS 7 0 17 32 3 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Shortstop 11