John Vann, baseball player, 1913-1913

John Vann

Born: 6/7/1890 in Fairfield, OK, USA

Died: 6/10/1958 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-11 | Final Game: 1913-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: John Silas Vann

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Biography

John Vann was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who had a brief and notable appearance in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a single day on June 11, 1913, during which he played one game. Despite his limited opportunity, Vann's foray into the major leagues places him among the ranks of those who reached the pinnacle of the sport during an era when baseball was experiencing significant growth and popularity. As a position player, Vann's career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many athletes of his time, as he finished his brief stint with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his contributions to the game may not be recorded in the statistical annals, Vann's journey to the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark in baseball, often facing fierce competition and limited opportunities. His story encapsulates a unique moment in the early 20th century baseball landscape, a time when the sport was beginning to solidify its place as America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1913 STL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 1909, 1910