Jack Thoney

Born: 12/8/1879 in Fort Thomas, KY, USA

Died: 10/24/1948 in Covington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-26 | Final Game: 1911-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Thoney

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Biography

Jack Thoney was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1902 until 1911. Primarily playing as a position player, Thoney appeared in a total of 264 games throughout his career. He recorded 216 hits, contributing to a batting average of .237, complemented by 73 runs batted in and three home runs. Known for his speed on the base paths, he also showcased his agility with 42 stolen bases, a valuable asset during an era when speed was increasingly becoming a factor in the game. Thoney's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. While his overall statistics may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, Thoney's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of a player who played through an evolving landscape of baseball. His legacy remains as part of the fabric of the sport during a transformative period, and his achievements, though modest by today's standards, underscore the spirit of competition and the drive for success that defined that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
264	912	112	216	23	12	3	73	42	36	138	0.237	0.269	0.298	0.567	-956.6

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.567 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1902	CLE	AL	28	105	14	30	7	1	0	11	4	9	12	0.286	.266 (+7%)	.321 (+6%)	.343 (+8%)	.665 (+7%)	117.2
1902	BLA	AL	3	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	117.2
1903	CLE	AL	32	122	10	25	3	0	1	9	7	2	31	0.205	.261 (-22%)	.316 (-31%)	.345 (-26%)	.662 (-29%)	-568.8
1904	WSN	AL	17	70	6	21	3	0	0	6	2	1	8	0.300	.246 (+22%)	.300 (+3%)	.321 (+7%)	.622 (+5%)	33.1
1904	NYY	AL	36	128	17	24	4	2	0	12	9	8	20	0.188	.246 (-24%)	.300 (-20%)	.321 (-22%)	.622 (-21%)	33.1
1908	BOS	AL	109	416	58	106	5	9	2	30	16	13	62	0.255	.240 (+6%)	.298 (-5%)	.306 (+6%)	.605 (avg)	-124.3
1909	BOS	AL	13	40	1	5	1	0	0	3	2	2	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	BOS	AL	26	20	5	5	0	0	0	2	1	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	19	0	34	41	10	2
3B	31	24	38	44	18	3
OF	164	137	341	27	28	6
SS	11	0	21	17	11	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	CLE	2B	14	0	21	36	7	1
1902	CLE	OF	2	0	6	0	0	0
1902	CLE	SS	11	0	21	17	11	3
1902	BLA	3B	3	0	3	4	2	0
1903	CLE	2B	5	0	13	5	3	1
1903	CLE	3B	2	0	2	2	1	1
1903	CLE	OF	24	0	50	6	7	1
1904	WS1	OF	17	17	33	4	6	2
1904	NYA	3B	26	24	33	38	15	2
1904	NYA	OF	10	10	21	4	2	0
1908	BOS	OF	101	101	208	12	12	2
1909	BOS	OF	10	9	23	1	1	1