Jack Rowe, baseball player, 1879-1890

Jack Rowe

Born: 12/8/1856 in Cold Spring, PA, USA

Died: 4/25/1911 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-09-06 | Final Game: 1890-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Charles Rowe

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Biography

Jack Rowe, born in 1856, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1879 to October 4, 1890, a period marked by significant evolution in the game as it transitioned from the deadball era into a more offensive-driven style. Rowe played 1,044 games, during which he established himself as a reliable hitter with a career batting average of .286. He amassed 1,256 hits and drove in 644 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Rowe was known for his versatility on the field and his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 59 stolen bases. He hit 28 home runs, a respectable total for his era, reflecting the changing dynamics of power hitting in baseball. As a player who navigated the formative years of the sport, Rowe's achievements helped lay the groundwork for future generations. His impact extended beyond his statistics, as he was part of a pivotal time in Major League Baseball history, contributing to the sport's growth and popularity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1044 4386 764 1256 202 88 28 644 59 224 177 0.286 0.323 0.392 0.715 7891.5

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.643 across their career seasons — +11.2% 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
1879 BFN NL 8 34 8 12 1 0 0 8 0 0 1 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1880 BFN NL 79 326 43 82 10 6 1 36 0 6 17 0.252 .244 (+3%) .267 (-1%) .319 (+3%) .586 (+1%) 24.3
1881 BFN NL 64 246 30 82 11 11 1 43 0 1 12 0.333 .260 (+28%) .290 (+16%) .338 (+42%) .628 (+30%) 1006.6
1882 BFN NL 75 308 43 82 14 5 1 42 0 12 0 0.266 .248 (+7%) .275 (+6%) .329 (+7%) .605 (+7%) 324.1
1883 BFN NL 87 374 65 104 18 7 1 38 0 15 14 0.278 .257 (+8%) .285 (+7%) .345 (+8%) .631 (+7%) 443.2
1884 BFN NL 93 400 85 126 14 14 4 61 0 23 14 0.315 .243 (+29%) .278 (+26%) .327 (+38%) .606 (+32%) 2024.5
1885 BFN NL 98 421 62 122 28 8 2 51 0 13 19 0.290 .244 (+19%) .287 (+8%) .325 (+26%) .613 (+17%) 1033.4
1886 DTN NL 111 468 97 142 21 9 6 87 12 26 27 0.303 .246 (+23%) .302 (+12%) .331 (+28%) .634 (+21%) 1554.0
1887 DTN NL 124 537 135 171 30 10 6 96 22 39 11 0.318 .270 (+18%) .331 (+11%) .373 (+19%) .705 (+15%) 1558.2
1888 DTN NL 105 451 62 125 19 8 2 74 10 19 28 0.277 .238 (+16%) .290 (+7%) .319 (+15%) .610 (+11%) 731.1
1889 PIT NL 75 317 57 82 14 3 2 32 5 22 16 0.259 .263 (-2%) .334 (-6%) .357 (-5%) .691 (-6%) -351.0
1890 BFP PL 125 504 77 126 22 7 2 76 10 48 18 0.250 .260 (-4%) .336 (-4%) .351 (-5%) .687 (-4%) -457.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 63 12 21 1 1 0 7 2 1 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1887 WS DTN 15 63 12 21 1 1 0 7 2 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 20 0 26 25 17 0
C 298 0 1435 285 148 19
OF 103 0 149 12 39 0
SS 657 0 770 1944 364 203

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 BFN C 6 0 30 8 4 0
1879 BFN OF 2 0 6 1 2 0
1880 BFN 3B 3 0 4 7 3 0
1880 BFN C 60 0 231 56 33 3
1880 BFN OF 25 0 32 5 10 0
1881 BFN 3B 7 0 13 9 7 0
1881 BFN C 46 0 187 39 25 5
1881 BFN OF 5 0 14 4 3 0
1881 BFN SS 7 0 5 21 1 2
1882 BFN 3B 7 0 7 6 5 0
1882 BFN C 46 0 246 41 15 5
1882 BFN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1882 BFN SS 22 0 7 70 11 3
1883 BFN 3B 3 0 2 3 2 0
1883 BFN C 49 0 234 50 32 3
1883 BFN OF 28 0 34 1 14 0
1883 BFN SS 18 0 10 44 15 3
1884 BFN C 65 0 373 60 26 3
1884 BFN OF 30 0 38 1 7 0
1884 BFN SS 6 0 3 14 3 1
1885 BFN C 23 0 123 30 13 0
1885 BFN OF 12 0 25 0 3 0
1885 BFN SS 65 0 71 186 51 26
1886 DTN C 3 0 11 1 0 0
1886 DTN SS 110 0 86 310 54 26
1887 DTN SS 124 0 119 378 51 36
1888 DTN SS 105 0 133 312 72 24
1889 PIT SS 75 0 108 228 39 26
1890 BFP SS 125 0 228 381 67 56

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 298
Third Base 20
Shortstop 657
Left Field 47
Center Field 32
Right Field 26