John Perrine

Born: 1/14/1885 in Clinton, WI, USA

Died: 8/13/1948 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-11 | Final Game: 1907-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Grover Perrine

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Biography

John Perrine was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1907 to 1907, a brief but notable period in the sport's history, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more open style of play. Over the course of his career, Perrine appeared in 44 games, where he recorded 25 hits and drove in 15 runs, achieving a batting average of .171. Despite the challenges of hitting in an era dominated by pitching and defense, he showcased his speed on the base paths, tallying 10 stolen bases. Although Perrine did not hit any home runs during his time in the major leagues, his contributions to his teams were significant in other ways. His ability to steal bases reflected a playing style that emphasized agility and quickness, traits that were invaluable in a time when scoring was often hard-fought. Perrine's career, albeit short, allowed him to be a part of the evolving landscape of baseball as it began to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. His legacy, while not marked by statistical dominance, contributes to the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	146	13	25	4	1	0	15	10	13	17	0.171	0.253	0.212	0.465	-502.2

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career SLG .212 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.465 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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
1907	WSN	AL	44	146	13	25	4	1	0	15	10	13	17	0.171	.245 (-30%)	.304 (-17%)	.308 (-31%)	.613 (-24%)	-502.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	24	22	52	53	6	11
3B	2	2	2	5	1	0
SS	18	17	36	59	7	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	WS1	2B	24	22	52	53	6	11
1907	WS1	3B	2	2	2	5	1	0
1907	WS1	SS	18	17	36	59	7	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	25
Third Base	2
Shortstop	18