John Singleton

Born: 11/27/1896 in Gallipolis, OH, USA

Died: 10/23/1937 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-06-08 | Final Game: 1922-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 171 lbs

Full name: John Edward Singleton

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Biography

John Singleton, born in 1896, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Singleton's Major League Baseball career spanned from 1922 until his final appearance on September 22, 1922. Throughout this brief stint, he took the mound for a total of 11 games, finishing his career with a record of 1-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.9. Despite his struggles on the field, Singleton's contributions to the game during a challenging time for pitchers were noteworthy. He tallied 27 strikeouts over the course of his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats even as he faced difficulties in securing wins. Singleton's tenure in the majors may have been short-lived, but he remains a part of baseball history, representing the era's evolving dynamics in pitching and competition.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	10	22	9	3	1	0	93.0	127	61	6	38	27	5.90	0

Career ERA 5.90 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 41.2% 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
1922	PHI	NL	1	10	22	9	3	1	0	93.0	127	61	38	27	5.90	4.18 (-41%)	-1567.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	36	3	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	17	0.139	0.139	0.167	0.306	0.0

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.

Career OBP .139 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 59.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.306 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 58.9% 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
1922	PHI	NL	22	36	3	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	17	0.139	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	22	0	2	19	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	PHI	P	22	0	2	19	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22