Jack Bliss, baseball player, 1908-1912

Jack Bliss

Born: 1/9/1882 in Vancouver, WA, USA

Died: 10/23/1968 in Temple City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-05-10 | Final Game: 1912-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Albert Bliss

Biography

Jack Bliss was a professional baseball player born in 1882, whose career spanned from May 10, 1908, to September 30, 1912. Primarily serving as a position player, Bliss played a total of 251 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 143 hits and achieved a batting average of .219. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 61 runs batted in (RBIs), alongside 13 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to be a threat on the bases. Bliss played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Although not among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions were part of the larger narrative of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the sport was still solidifying its place in American culture. Jack Bliss's career, marked by perseverance and participation in the evolving landscape of baseball, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
251 654 70 143 15 6 3 61 13 85 90 0.219 0.318 0.274 0.591 -533.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 213 68 843 251 39 32
SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 214
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1903, 1904, 1905