Jack Beach, baseball player, 1884-1884

Jack Beach

Born: 1862 in Alexandria, VA, USA

Died: 7/23/1896 in Alexandria, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1884-06-12

Full name: Stonewall Jackson Beach

Biography

Jack Beach was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1884 season. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 8 games for the team. Beach's career spanned from May 1 to June 12, 1884, a time when baseball was still in its formative years, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century into a more organized sport. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Beach recorded 3 hits, leading to a batting average of .097. He did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his time in the league, and he also did not register any stolen bases. Despite the limited opportunities he had at the plate, Beach's participation in the early days of professional baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, encapsulating the era's challenges and the evolving nature of the game. After his brief appearance, he exited the spotlight, leaving behind a modest legacy as part of baseball's early narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 31 3 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.097 0.097 0.161 0.258 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 0 10 2 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Right Field 7