John Skopec

Born: 5/8/1880 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/20/1912 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-25 | Final Game: 1903-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John S. Skopec

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Biography

John Skopec, born in 1880, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1901 and 1903. Known for his skillful pitching and competitive spirit, Skopec played during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and styles of play. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 8-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.26, showcasing his ability to effectively challenge opposing hitters. Skopec's career was characterized by his determination and resilience on the mound. He accumulated a total of 38 strikeouts, reflecting his capability to dominate in critical moments despite the lack of saves, which were not as commonly recorded for pitchers in that era. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, Skopec's contributions to the game during the early 20th century remain a part of baseball history, illustrating the development of pitching as a key component of the sport's competitive landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	5	15	14	9	0	0	107.7	108	39	1	58	38	3.26	0

Career ERA 3.26 vs. league average 3.29 across their career seasons — near 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
1901	CHW	AL	6	3	9	9	6	0	0	68.3	62	24	45	24	3.16	3.49 (+9%)	-
1903	DET	AL	2	2	6	5	3	0	0	39.3	46	15	13	14	3.43	3.10 (-11%)	-77.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	43	4	12	0	1	1	5	1	2	12	0.279	0.311	0.395	0.706	0.0

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — near 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
1901	CHW	AL	9	30	4	10	0	1	1	4	1	1	9	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	DET	AL	6	13	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	0	3	46	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CHA	P	9	0	3	32	3	1
1903	DET	P	6	0	0	14	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15