John Tener, baseball player, 1885-1890

John Tener

Born: 7/25/1863 in Tyrone, County Tyrone, Ireland

Died: 5/19/1946 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-06-08 | Final Game: 1890-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Kinley Tener

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Biography

John Tener was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1885 to 1890, making his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern style of play. Born in 1863, Tener showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 25-31 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33. Over the course of his career, he struck out 177 batters, demonstrating his capability to challenge opposing hitters despite the evolving nature of the game. Tener's playing style was reflective of the late 19th-century baseball culture, where pitchers relied heavily on a combination of speed and control. Although he did not record any saves, Tener's contributions to his teams during his playing years were significant, as he navigated the competitive landscape of early professional baseball. His career spanned a transformative period in the sport, and while he may not be among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, his role in the development of the game remains part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 31 62 57 53 2 0 515.0 565 248 30 205 177 4.33 0

Career ERA 4.33 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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
1888 CHC NL 7 5 12 12 11 1 0 102.0 90 31 25 39 2.74 2.95 (+7%) -
1889 CHC NL 15 15 35 30 28 1 0 287.0 302 116 105 105 3.64 3.93 (+7%) -
1890 PTP PL 3 11 15 15 14 0 0 126.0 173 101 75 33 7.21 3.88 (-86%) -4020.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 269 30 63 5 2 3 25 4 16 48 0.234 0.290 0.301 0.591 -314.9

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1885 BL2 AA 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1888 CHC NL 12 46 4 9 1 0 0 1 1 1 15 0.196 — — — — 0.0
1889 CHC NL 42 150 18 41 4 2 1 19 2 7 22 0.273 .263 (+4%) .334 (-8%) .357 (-3%) .691 (-6%) -180.1
1890 PTP PL 20 69 8 13 0 0 2 5 1 8 11 0.188 .260 (-28%) .336 (-8%) .351 (-22%) .687 (-15%) -134.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 23 2 0 0
3B 3 0 6 7 3 0
OF 10 0 5 2 6 0
P 62 0 43 139 13 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1885 BL2 OF 1 0 0 0 3 0
1888 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1888 CHN P 12 0 9 24 4 0
1889 CHN 1B 2 0 23 2 0 0
1889 CHN OF 6 0 3 2 3 0
1889 CHN P 35 0 22 69 7 1
1890 PTP 3B 3 0 6 7 3 0
1890 PTP OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1890 PTP P 15 0 12 46 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 62
First Base 2
Third Base 3
Left Field 4
Right Field 6