Jack Ryan

Born: 9/19/1884 in Lawrenceville, IL, USA

Died: 10/16/1949 in Handsboro, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-07-02 | Final Game: 1911-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Jack Ryan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1908 to 1911. Born in 1884, Ryan made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, Ryan exhibited a solid pitching prowess, finishing with a record of 4-5 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.94. His ability to control the game was highlighted by his 32 strikeouts and one save, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during his playing years. Ryan's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of an evolving sport that was beginning to embrace more sophisticated strategies and techniques. While his career was relatively short, ending in 1911, his performance during this formative period of baseball history remains noteworthy. Ryan's legacy is a testament to the skill and determination of players in the early 20th century, who laid the groundwork for the game's future stars.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	5	24	10	3	0	1	101.0	100	33	4	26	32	2.94	0

Career ERA 2.94 vs. league average 2.78 across their career seasons — 5.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1908	CLE	AL	1	1	8	1	1	1	35.7	27	9	2	7	2.27	2.40 (+5%)	-615.0
1909	BOS	AL	3	3	13	8	2	0	59.3	64	22	20	24	3.34	2.55 (-31%)	-149.4
1911	BRO	NL	0	1	3	1	0	0	6.0	9	2	4	1	3.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	31	5	5	1	0	0	2	0	4	15	0.161	0.257	0.194	0.451	0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.451 vs. league average 0.640 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1908	CLE	AL	8	11	2	1	1	0	3	6	0.091	—	—	—	—
1909	BOS	AL	14	19	3	4	0	2	1	9	0.211	—	—	—	—
1911	BRO	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	24	9	2	32	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	CLE	P	8	1	0	12	0	1
1909	BOS	P	13	8	2	17	1	0
1911	BRO	P	3	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	24