Jackie Tavener

Born: 12/27/1897 in Celina, OH, USA

Died: 9/14/1969 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-09-24 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 138 lbs

Full name: John Adam Tavener

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Biography

Jackie Tavener was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1921 to 1929. Born in 1897, Tavener played primarily as a position player, participating in 632 games throughout his career. He compiled a total of 543 hits, contributing to a batting average of .255. Known for his versatility on the field, he showcased his power with 13 home runs and was a significant presence on the base paths, finishing with 46 stolen bases and 243 RBIs. Playing during the transitional period of the 1920s, Tavener's career coincided with the emergence of the live-ball era, which fundamentally changed the style of play in Major League Baseball. His contributions to his teams were marked by a blend of speed and contact hitting, characteristics that defined many of his contemporaries. Although he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his peers, Tavener's consistent performance and ability to adapt to the evolving game of baseball solidified his place in the annals of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
632	2131	254	543	88	53	13	243	46	186	231	0.255	0.318	0.364	0.682	-3910.3

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1921	DET	AL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	DET	AL	134	453	45	111	11	11	0	47	5	39	60	0.245	.288 (-15%)	.349 (-12%)	.407 (-22%)	.756 (-17%)	-1635.5
1926	DET	AL	156	532	65	141	22	14	1	58	8	52	53	0.265	.279 (-5%)	.345 (-4%)	.390 (-7%)	.735 (-5%)	-659.3
1927	DET	AL	116	419	60	115	22	9	5	59	19	36	38	0.274	.282 (-3%)	.344 (-3%)	.392 (+3%)	.736 (avg)	-54.6
1928	DET	AL	132	473	59	123	24	15	5	52	13	33	51	0.260	.280 (-7%)	.342 (-8%)	.395 (+3%)	.737 (-2%)	-405.7
1929	CLE	AL	92	250	25	53	9	4	2	27	1	26	28	0.212	.289 (-27%)	.353 (-18%)	.415 (-27%)	.769 (-23%)	-1155.2