Jake Virtue, baseball player, 1890-1894

Jake Virtue

Born: 3/2/1865 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/3/1943 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-07-21 | Final Game: 1894-07-20

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jacob Kitchline Virtue

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Biography

Jake Virtue was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the 1890s, known for his solid hitting and speed on the bases. Born in 1865, Virtue's career spanned from July 21, 1890, to July 20, 1894. Over the course of 474 games, he amassed 483 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact and get on base, while maintaining a respectable batting average of .274. His offensive contributions included 256 RBIs and 7 home runs, illustrating his capacity to drive in runs during a period that was gradually transitioning away from the deadball era. In addition to his hitting prowess, Virtue was also recognized for his base-running skills, stealing 50 bases throughout his career. This combination of speed and hitting made him a versatile player during a time when baseball was evolving, as teams began to place greater emphasis on offensive strategies. Though his career was relatively brief, Jake Virtue left a mark on the game, contributing to the competitive landscape of 19th-century baseball and paving the way for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 1 0 4 2 1.80 0

Career ERA 1.80 vs. league average 4.99 across their career seasons — 64.0% better 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
1893 CL4 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 1 3 2 1.80 — 0.0
1894 CL4 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
474 1764 321 483 60 50 7 256 50 275 140 0.274 0.376 0.376 0.753 3898.1

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .376 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — +6.8% 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
1890 CL4 NL 62 223 39 68 6 5 2 25 9 49 15 0.305 .260 (+17%) .336 (+28%) .351 (+15%) .687 (+21%) 1056.8
1891 CL4 NL 139 517 82 135 19 14 2 72 15 75 40 0.261 .254 (+3%) .331 (+10%) .343 (+6%) .675 (+8%) 921.6
1892 CL4 NL 147 557 98 157 15 20 2 89 14 84 68 0.282 .244 (+15%) .316 (+20%) .327 (+19%) .644 (+20%) 2248.5
1893 CL4 NL 97 378 87 100 16 10 1 60 11 54 14 0.265 .279 (-5%) .356 (avg) .379 (-3%) .735 (-1%) -84.6
1894 CL4 NL 29 89 15 23 4 1 0 10 1 13 3 0.258 .309 (-16%) .379 (-5%) .435 (-25%) .814 (-16%) -244.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 24 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1892 CS CL4 6 24 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 423 0 4391 174 103 212
2B 3 0 6 4 1 0
3B 5 0 6 13 3 2
OF 34 0 69 5 8 0
P 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 5 0 11 14 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 CL4 1B 62 0 633 21 12 33
1891 CL4 1B 139 0 1465 44 44 70
1892 CL4 1B 147 0 1500 61 26 61
1893 CL4 1B 73 0 777 47 21 48
1893 CL4 3B 5 0 6 13 3 2
1893 CL4 OF 13 0 26 2 2 0
1893 CL4 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1893 CL4 SS 5 0 11 14 2 0
1894 CL4 1B 2 0 16 1 0 0
1894 CL4 2B 3 0 6 4 1 0
1894 CL4 OF 21 0 43 3 6 0
1894 CL4 P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 423
Second Base 3
Third Base 5
Shortstop 5
Center Field 25
Right Field 9