Jack Brennan
Born: 9/15/1863 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 3/24/1914 in Koch, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-04-20 | Final Game: 1890-10-04
Weight: 155 lbs
Biography
Jack Brennan was a professional baseball player born in 1863, who played as a position player from 1884 until his retirement on October 4, 1890. During his career, which spanned the early years of Major League Baseball, he participated in 183 games and accumulated 155 hits. Brennan was known for his gritty playing style, which was characteristic of the era, as the game was transitioning from its rudimentary beginnings towards a more structured sport.
Brennan finished his career with a batting average of .22, hitting no home runs but contributing 48 RBIs and successfully stealing 12 bases. Although he did not achieve the power numbers that would become more common in later eras, his contributions to his teams were significant during a time when the game was rapidly evolving. Brennan's legacy reflects the hardworking spirit of the late 19th-century baseball landscape, where players were not only developing their skills but also helping to lay the foundation for future generations of the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 705 | 87 | 155 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 48 | 12 | 39 | 54 | 0.220 | 0.267 | 0.264 | 0.530 | -1933.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SLU | UA | 56 | 231 | 38 | 50 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0.216 | -527.5 |
| 1885 | SL5 | NL | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1888 | KC2 | AA | 34 | 118 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0.169 | -614.7 |
| 1889 | PH4 | AA | 31 | 113 | 12 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 0.221 | -396.4 |
| 1890 | CLP | PL | 59 | 233 | 32 | 59 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 0.253 | -395.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 15 | 22 | 6 | 2 |
| 3B | 31 | 0 | 22 | 65 | 34 | 3 |
| C | 113 | 0 | 414 | 190 | 91 | 14 |
| OF | 36 | 0 | 39 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SLU | C | 33 | 0 | 147 | 74 | 27 | 2 |
| 1884 | SLU | 3B | 7 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 1 |
| 1884 | SLU | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | SLU | OF | 16 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1885 | SL5 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1885 | SL5 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | KC2 | C | 25 | 0 | 104 | 49 | 20 | 4 |
| 1888 | KC2 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| 1888 | KC2 | OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | PH4 | C | 13 | 0 | 27 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| 1889 | PH4 | 2B | 7 | 0 | 15 | 22 | 6 | 2 |
| 1889 | PH4 | 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| 1889 | PH4 | OF | 7 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1890 | CLP | C | 42 | 0 | 136 | 49 | 34 | 6 |
| 1890 | CLP | 3B | 14 | 0 | 11 | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| 1890 | CLP | OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 113 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 31 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 15 |