Jack Stansbury

Born: 12/6/1885 in Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

Died: 12/26/1970 in Easton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-06-30 | Final Game: 1918-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John James Stansbury

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Biography

Jack Stansbury, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1918 to 1918. Although he played only 20 games in Major League Baseball, his presence in the sport during a time of transition reflects the challenges faced by players of his era. Stansbury's primary role was that of a position player, during a period marked by the tail end of the deadball era, where players relied heavily on contact hitting and small ball tactics rather than the power game that would later dominate the sport. Throughout his short-lived career, Stansbury recorded 6 hits and 2 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .128. His inability to hit for power is evident, as he did not record any home runs and had zero stolen bases, highlighting the struggles he faced at the plate. Despite the limited statistical output, Stansbury's journey through the major leagues during a tumultuous time in baseball history adds a unique chapter to the sport's rich narrative. His career, although not marked by individual accolades, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	47	3	6	1	0	0	2	0	6	3	0.128	0.241	0.149	0.390	-263.1

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career SLG .149 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.390 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 39.6% 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
1918	BOS	AL	20	47	3	6	1	0	0	2	0	6	3	0.128	—	—	—	—	-263.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	18	0	12	37	1	5
OF	2	0	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1918	BOS	3B	18	0	12	37	1	5
1918	BOS	OF	2	0	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	18
Center Field	2