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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | STL | NL | 44 | 136 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 0.213 | -226.1 |
| 1909 | STL | NL | 45 | 113 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 0.221 | -42.6 |
| 1910 | STL | NL | 16 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.061 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | STL | NL | 97 | 258 | 36 | 59 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 5 | 42 | 25 | 0.229 | -273.9 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 49 | 114 | 11 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 0.246 | 9.4 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | SLN | C | 43 | 39 | 194 | 59 | 2 | 6 |
| 1909 | SLN | C | 32 | 23 | 138 | 37 | 9 | 10 |
| 1910 | SLN | C | 13 | 6 | 39 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | SLN | C | 84 | 0 | 332 | 103 | 22 | 9 |
| 1911 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | SLN | C | 41 | 0 | 140 | 42 | 5 | 7 |
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 |