Jerry Sweeney

Born: 9/4/1857 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 8/25/1891 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-22 | Final Game: 1884-10-16

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Jeremiah James Sweeney

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Biography

Jerry Sweeney was a professional baseball player born in 1857, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from August 22, 1884, to October 16, 1884, during a time when the game was evolving rapidly and gaining popularity in the United States. Sweeney's time in the league was marked by 31 games played, in which he accumulated 34 hits and achieved a batting average of 0.264. While he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his contributions to his team's offensive efforts reflect the competitive spirit of the late 19th century, a period known for its transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic styles of play that would follow. Although Sweeney's career was relatively short, his presence on the field contributed to the foundational years of professional baseball. The 1884 season was significant, as it was part of an era characterized by rapid changes in the game's rules and the introduction of new strategies. Players like Sweeney helped shape the dynamics of the sport, paving the way for future generations of baseball players. His legacy, though modest in statistical terms, is a reminder of the many athletes who played vital roles in the history and development of baseball during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	129	16	34	3	0	0	0	0	4	0	0.264	0.286	0.287	0.573	-83.4

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.573 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1884	KCU	UA	31	129	16	34	3	0	0	0	0	4	0	0.264	.243 (+8%)	.278 (+2%)	.327 (-12%)	.606 (-6%)	-83.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	31	0	304	14	14	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	KCU	1B	31	0	304	14	14	15

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	31