John Russ

Born: 4/1/1858 in Cannelton, IN, USA

Died: 1/18/1912 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-07-04 | Final Game: 1882-07-04

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Biography

John Russ, born in 1858, was a professional baseball player whose career was notably brief, spanning only a single game on July 4, 1882. Despite the short duration of his time in Major League Baseball, he made a memorable impact by recording one hit in his only appearance, resulting in a batting average of .333. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his ability to secure a hit in the competitive environment of the early days of professional baseball showcased his potential as a player. Playing during an era when baseball was transitioning from its formative years into a more organized and commercially viable sport, Russ's career serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who sought to carve their names into the history of America's pastime. His singular game was a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past, reflecting both the challenges and opportunities faced by players of that time. Though his playing career was short-lived, John Russ remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history for his brief but significant contribution to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	3	1	0	1	0	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — 7.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1882	BL2	AA	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	3	1	1	0	3.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +34.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +20.8% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +10.0% 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
1882	BL2	AA	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1882	BL2	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1882	BL2	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Center Field	1