Jack Bushelman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1912)
Jack Bushelman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1912 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 4 seasons. Across 7 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA and 13 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- Died
- 10/26/1955 in Fairlawn, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-10-05
- Last Game
- 1912-05-13
Full name: John Francis Bushelman
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg 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 | 3.37 (+11%) | -403.3 |
| 1912 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.70 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 24 | 10 | 19 | 13 | 3.38 | — | -403 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | 5 | .000 | .125 | .000 | .125 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .125 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — 81.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 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 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | BOS | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 16.1 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2.20 |
| Away | 2 | 9.0 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5.00 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-05-13 | BOS | SLA | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1912-05-03 | BOS | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-04-29 | BOS | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-30 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-27 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-11 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1909-10-05 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-05-13 | BOS | SLA | W | 5.1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1912-05-03 | BOS | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912-04-29 | BOS | PHA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-30 | BOS | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-27 | BOS | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-11 | BOS | MIN | L | 8.0 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1909-10-05 | CIN | PIT | L | 7.0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | OH | 1904, 1905 |
Jack Bushelman: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jack Bushelman's first major league game on October 5, 1909; the last one listed came on May 13, 1912. By club, Bushelman's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1909) and the Boston Red Sox (1911 to 1912). Bushelman is listed as a pitcher at 6'2" and 175 pounds. Bushelman batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 29, 1886, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. The bio records the death on October 26, 1955, in Fairlawn, VA, USA. On the record, Jack Bushelman was born John Francis Bushelman.
Across 7 games (2 starts), Bushelman recorded 1 win against 2 losses with a 3.38 ERA. Bushelman had 13 strikeouts. Against a 3.09 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.38 mark was 9.1% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.00 in 1911, when the league's was 3.37.
Every defensive appearance on record for Bushelman, 7 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Bushelman
- What years did Jack Bushelman play?
- Jack Bushelman played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1912.
- Was Jack Bushelman a pitcher?
- Yes. Jack Bushelman pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 13 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jack Bushelman hit?
- Jack Bushelman hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Jack Bushelman play for?
- Jack Bushelman played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1909) and the Boston Red Sox (1911–1912).
- What were Jack Bushelman's career stats?
- In 7 games, Jack Bushelman went 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA, 13 strikeouts, and 26.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Jack Bushelman play?
- Jack Bushelman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Bushelman and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Bushelman was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Jack Bushelman's career ERA?
- Jack Bushelman finished with a 3.38 career ERA, going 1-2 with 13 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jack Bushelman have?
- Jack Bushelman recorded 13 career strikeouts.
- Is Jack Bushelman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Bushelman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.