Jack Bushelman
Born: 8/29/1886 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 10/26/1955 in Fairlawn, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-10-05 | Final Game: 1912-05-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Francis Bushelman
Biography
Jack Bushelman, born in 1886, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1909 to May 13, 1912, during a transitional period in baseball that saw the sport evolving from the deadball era into a more modern game. Bushelman was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, where he recorded a career record of 1-2 and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.38 across his appearances.
Throughout his career, Bushelman struck out 13 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite his limited opportunities in the major leagues. While he did not accumulate saves during his time in the sport, his contributions as a pitcher reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players from this era. Although his professional career was relatively short, Bushelman remains a part of baseball history, representing the numerous players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the evolving landscape of American baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 13 | 3.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2.57 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3.00 | -396.9 |
| 1912 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.70 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.000 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BOS | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | BOS | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | OH | 1904, 1905 |