Jack Scheible

Born: 2/16/1866 in Youngstown, OH, USA

Died: 8/9/1897 in Youngstown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-09-08 | Final Game: 1894-09-20

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

Full name: John G. Scheible

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Biography

Jack Scheible was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early years of Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1894. Born in 1866, Scheible made his mark during a transitional era in the sport, as baseball was evolving from its early days into a more organized and commercially viable professional league. His major league career spanned parts of two seasons, during which he played for teams that were part of a rapidly changing landscape in baseball, characterized by the rise of the National League and the increasing popularity of the game. Throughout his career, Scheible recorded a win-loss record of 1-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers during this time. He accumulated a total of 1 strikeout, showcasing the different pitching styles and strategies of the era which often emphasized contact over strikeouts. Although he did not achieve significant accolades or lengthy tenure in the majors, Scheible's contributions to the game during its formative years are a testament to the hundreds of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in professional baseball. His brief stint in the league serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history, where even lesser-known figures played a role in shaping the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	3	3	2	1	0	18.3	21	11	0	13	1	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.99 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
1893	CL4	NL	1	1	2	2	2	1	0	18.0	15	4	11	1	2.00	4.66 (+57%)	-138.1
1894	PHI	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0.3	6	7	2	0	189.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.143	0.250	0.143	0.393	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 64.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.775 across their career seasons — 49.3% 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
1893	CL4	NL	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1894	PHI	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	4	2	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1893	CL4	P	2	0	4	2	1	1
1894	PHI	P	1	0	0	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3