John Titus

Born: 2/21/1876 in St. Clair, PA, USA

Died: 1/8/1943 in St. Clair, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-06-08 | Final Game: 1913-08-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: John Franklin Titus

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Biography

John Titus was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career spanning from 1903 to 1913. Born in 1876, Titus made a significant impact on the game over his 11-year career, playing in 1,402 games and achieving 1,401 hits. He showcased his offensive prowess with a batting average of .282, complemented by 38 home runs and 561 RBIs. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 140 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the era. Titus played during a transformative time in baseball, navigating the sport's evolution from the deadball era into a period where hitting strategies began to shift. His ability to consistently get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable player for the teams he represented. Throughout his career, he earned a reputation for his skillful hitting and base-running, solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history as a key contributor to the game during his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1402	4960	738	1401	253	72	38	561	140	620	389	0.282	0.373	0.385	0.758	19038.6

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career OBP .373 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.758 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — +17.8% above 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
1903	PHI	NL	72	280	38	80	15	6	2	34	5	19	30	0.286	.261 (+9%)	.316 (+7%)	.345 (+17%)	.662 (+12%)	551.4
1904	PHI	NL	146	504	60	148	25	5	4	55	15	46	38	0.294	.246 (+19%)	.300 (+20%)	.321 (+20%)	.622 (+20%)	2002.4
1905	PHI	NL	147	548	99	169	36	14	2	89	11	69	44	0.308	.248 (+24%)	.307 (+29%)	.322 (+35%)	.629 (+32%)	3477.2
1906	PHI	NL	145	484	67	129	22	5	1	57	12	78	39	0.267	.247 (+8%)	.307 (+23%)	.315 (+8%)	.622 (+15%)	1796.2
1907	PHI	NL	145	523	72	144	23	12	3	63	9	47	34	0.275	.245 (+12%)	.304 (+13%)	.308 (+24%)	.613 (+19%)	1747.2
1908	PHI	NL	149	539	75	154	24	5	2	48	27	53	45	0.286	.240 (+19%)	.298 (+22%)	.306 (+17%)	.605 (+20%)	2134.8
1909	PHI	NL	151	540	69	146	22	6	3	46	23	66	43	0.270	.244 (+11%)	.306 (+20%)	.312 (+12%)	.618 (+16%)	1885.1
1910	PHI	NL	143	535	91	129	26	5	3	35	20	93	44	0.241	.249 (-3%)	.317 (+13%)	.326 (-1%)	.644 (+6%)	976.1
1911	PHI	NL	76	236	35	67	14	1	8	26	3	32	16	0.284	.266 (+6%)	.336 (+11%)	.356 (+27%)	.693 (+19%)	833.5
1912	PHI	NL	45	157	43	43	9	5	3	22	6	33	14	0.274	.268 (+2%)	.335 (+20%)	.358 (+26%)	.694 (+23%)	701.9
1912	BSN	NL	96	345	56	112	23	6	2	48	5	49	20	0.325	.268 (+21%)	.335 (+26%)	.358 (+24%)	.694 (+25%)	701.9
1913	BSN	NL	87	269	33	80	14	2	5	38	4	35	22	0.297	.259 (+14%)	.325 (+21%)	.345 (+22%)	.670 (+21%)	1147.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1356	1010	2139	201	101	40

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	PHI	OF	72	0	126	13	7	2
1904	PHI	OF	140	140	258	21	14	7
1905	PHI	OF	147	147	255	24	11	4
1906	PHI	OF	142	141	236	23	7	5
1907	PHI	OF	142	142	198	21	17	3
1908	PHI	OF	149	149	215	22	9	3
1909	PHI	OF	149	149	241	23	8	6
1910	PHI	OF	142	142	226	22	6	4
1911	PHI	OF	60	0	85	10	2	3
1912	PHI	OF	42	0	53	2	5	1
1912	BSN	OF	96	0	152	12	6	1
1913	BSN	OF	75	0	94	8	9	1