Jack Calvo
Born: 6/11/1894 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Died: 6/15/1965 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-05-09 | Final Game: 1920-06-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 156 lbs
Full name: Jacinto Calvo
Biography
Jack Calvo was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1913 to 1920. Primarily serving as a position player, Calvo made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early years of the 20th century, an era characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies as the game started to transition from the deadball era. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 34 games, where he recorded 9 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 4 runs, culminating in a batting average of .161.
Although Calvo's statistics may not reflect the prolific offensive output often associated with star players, his time in the league illustrated the challenges many athletes faced during this period, including limited opportunities and intense competition for roster spots. His solitary home run remains a testament to the power potential that was beginning to emerge in the sport, paving the way for future generations of sluggers. Despite a relatively short career, Jack Calvo's participation in the early 1900s baseball landscape contributed to the rich tapestry of the game's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 56 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.161 | 0.203 | 0.250 | 0.453 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | WSN | AL | 17 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.242 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | WSN | AL | 17 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 23 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | WS1 | OF | 13 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | WS1 | OF | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 14 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 8 |