Jack Cameron
Born: 9/22/1884 in Sydney, NS, CAN
Died: 7/12/1963 in Charlotte, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-09-13 | Final Game: 1906-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: John Stanley Cameron
Biography
Jack Cameron was a professional baseball player born in 1884, whose career unfolded during the early years of the 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Cameron played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1909, participating in a total of 18 games. Although his time in the league was brief, he left his mark as a position player, contributing to his teams with a total of 11 hits and 4 runs batted in (RBIs).
Cameron's batting average stood at .18, which reflects the challenges many players faced during this era, where offensive production was often limited. He did not hit any home runs and recorded no stolen bases in his career. Despite these modest statistics, Cameron's journey through the early days of professional baseball showcases the evolution of the sport and the competitive spirit that characterized the game during this formative time. His career, while short, is a testament to the dedication and passion of players who contributed to the foundation of baseball as we know it today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 61 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.180 | 0.206 | 0.180 | 0.387 | -332.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 18 | 61 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.180 | -332.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 16 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | BSN | OF | 16 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 1 |