Ike Caveney
Born: 12/10/1894 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 7/6/1949 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1925-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: James Christopher Caveney
Biography
Ike Caveney, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1922 to 1925. Primarily a position player, Caveney appeared in 466 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills as both a hitter and a base runner. Over the course of his career, he recorded 410 hits and maintained a batting average of .26. His offensive contributions included 13 home runs and 196 runs batted in, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success.
Caveney played during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball styles, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive game. He was known for his versatility on the field and for being a competent base stealer, with a total of 15 stolen bases to his name. Though not a Hall of Famer, Caveney's impact on the game and the consistency he displayed during his four-year career left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who followed the sport during the 1920s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | 1577 | 173 | 410 | 61 | 24 | 13 | 196 | 15 | 97 | 126 | 0.260 | 0.307 | 0.354 | 0.661 | -3914.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CIN | NL | 118 | 394 | 41 | 94 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 54 | 6 | 29 | 33 | 0.239 | -1223.7 |
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 138 | 488 | 58 | 135 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 63 | 5 | 26 | 41 | 0.277 | -717.2 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 95 | 337 | 36 | 92 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 14 | 21 | 0.273 | -587.0 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 115 | 358 | 38 | 89 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 2 | 28 | 31 | 0.249 | -1386.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 457 | 0 | 978 | 1540 | 173 | 292 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CIN | SS | 118 | 0 | 256 | 404 | 47 | 74 |
| 1923 | CIN | SS | 138 | 0 | 313 | 477 | 49 | 86 |
| 1924 | CIN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1924 | CIN | SS | 90 | 0 | 200 | 310 | 42 | 60 |
| 1925 | CIN | SS | 111 | 0 | 209 | 349 | 35 | 72 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 457 |