Jackie Tobin

Born: 1/8/1921 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 1/18/1982 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-20 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Patrick Tobin

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Biography

Jackie Tobin was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1945 season. Born in 1921, Tobin's career spanned a brief period from April 20 to September 30, 1945, a time when the game was still recovering from the impact of World War II. As a position player, he participated in 84 games, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat. Throughout his career, Tobin recorded a total of 70 hits, contributing 21 runs batted in, and maintained a batting average of .252. Although he did not hit any home runs, his ability to get on base and contribute in other ways, including two stolen bases, underscored his role as a reliable player in a competitive era. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Tobin's contributions to his team reflected the grit and determination of players from that era, who often faced unique challenges both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
84 278 25 70 6 2 0 21 2 26 24 0.252 0.320 0.288 0.608 -488.3

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1945 BOS AL 84 278 25 70 6 2 0 21 2 26 24 0.252 .260 (-4%) .328 (-3%) .354 (-19%) .683 (-11%) -488.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 16 10 1 3
3B 72 0 82 151 12 17
OF 1 0 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 BOS 2B 5 0 16 10 1 3
1945 BOS 3B 72 0 82 151 12 17
1945 BOS OF 1 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Third Base 72
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California Moraga CA 1941