John Potts, baseball player, 1914-1914

John Potts

Born: 2/6/1887 in Tipp City, OH, USA

Died: 9/5/1962 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-18 | Final Game: 1914-09-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Frederick Potts

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Biography

John Potts, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career, though brief, spanned from April 18, 1914, to September 2, 1914, during a period characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, a time when pitching dominated the game and offensive statistics were generally lower than in later decades. Potts played a total of 41 games, showcasing his skills as a position player with a batting average of .265. He recorded 27 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs over the course of his short-lived career. In addition to his offensive contributions, Potts demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his season with seven stolen bases. His ability to combine hitting with base-running agility contributed to his team's offensive strategies during a time when players were often expected to excel in multiple facets of the game. While Potts may not be a household name in baseball history, his participation in the sport during a pivotal era adds to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 102 14 27 4 0 1 9 7 25 13 0.265 0.414 0.333 0.747 364.0

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .414 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +28.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.747 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — +13.0% 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
1914 KCF FL 41 102 14 27 4 0 1 9 7 25 13 0.265 .255 (+4%) .322 (+28%) .339 (-2%) .661 (+13%) 364.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 31 0 40 2 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 KCF OF 31 0 40 2 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 5
Right Field 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware OH 1906, 1907, 1908