Jake Volz, baseball player, 1901-1908

Jake Volz

Born: 4/4/1878 in San Antonio, TX, USA

Died: 8/11/1962 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-28 | Final Game: 1908-09-02

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

Full name: Jacob Phillip Volz

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Biography

Jake Volz was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1901 to 1908. Born in 1878, Volz played during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused style. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-4 with a 6.1 earned run average (ERA), showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced in maintaining effectiveness during this transformative period in baseball history. Despite limited success in terms of wins, Volz contributed to his teams with his pitching prowess, recording a total of 12 strikeouts. He was known for his dedication to the game and the tenacity he displayed on the mound. While he did not achieve notable fame or longevity in the sport, Volz remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who competed fiercely during the formative years of Major League Baseball. His career ended on September 2, 1908, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the spirit of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 4 11 7 2 0 0 38.3 34 26 3 29 12 6.10 0

Career ERA 6.10 vs. league average 2.87 across their career seasons — 112.6% worse 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
1901 BOS AL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 7.0 6 7 9 5 9.00 — 0.0
1905 BSN NL 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 8.7 12 10 8 1 10.38 — 0.0
1908 CIN NL 1 2 7 4 1 0 0 22.7 16 9 12 6 3.57 2.40 (-49%) -927.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 10 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 67.8% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.639 across their career seasons — 68.7% 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
1901 BOS AL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1905 BSN NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1908 CIN NL 7 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 11 6 0 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 BOS P 1 0 0 0 2 0
1905 BSN P 3 2 0 0 0 0
1908 CIN P 7 4 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 11