John Slappey

Born: 8/8/1898 in Albany, GA, USA

Died: 6/10/1957 in Marietta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-08-23 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Henry Slappey

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Biography

John Slappey, born in 1898, had a brief but noteworthy foray into Major League Baseball during the 1920 season. Playing as a position player, Slappey participated in three games, where he showcased his skills in a competitive era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Although his career was short-lived, he managed to secure one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5, highlighting his potential during his limited appearances on the field. Despite not recording any home runs or RBIs, Slappey's time in the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players of his generation, who often struggled to maintain a foothold in a rapidly evolving sport. His career, spanning from August 23 to October 2, 1920, serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to greatness in baseball, even if their contributions were eclipsed by more prominent figures. Slappey's legacy, while modest in statistical terms, remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the passion and perseverance of players in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	3	1	0	0	0	6.3	15	5	0	4	1	7.11	0

Career ERA 7.11 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 106.2% 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
1920	PHA	AL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	6.3	15	5	4	1	7.11	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	1.000	1.500	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +83.9% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +50.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +175.5% above league average.

Career OPS 1.500 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — +115.9% 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
1920	PHA	AL	3	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	PHA	P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Georgia	Athens	GA	1920