Jack Coveney
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903)
Jack Coveney was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1903 for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 4 career games, he hit .143 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/28/1961 in Wayland, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-09-19
- Last Game
- 1903-09-27
Full name: John Patrick Coveney
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.
Career OPS .286 vs. league average .663 across their career seasons — 56.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | SLN | NL | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-09-27 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-22 | STL | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-20 | STL | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-09-19 | STL | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anselm College | Manchester | NH | 1899, 1900 |
Jack Coveney: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jack Coveney debuted on September 19, 1903 and played a final game on September 27, 1903. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Cardinals. Coveney played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 10, 1880, in South Natick, MA, USA, Coveney was listed at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Coveney died on March 28, 1961, in Wayland, MA, USA. Coveney's full given name, per the bio, is John Patrick Coveney.
Coveney's career batting table shows 4 games, 14 at bats and 2 hits, a .143 average. Coveney's .143 average ran 45.4% below the .262 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1903 with the St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games, 14 at bats and 2 hits.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at catcher.
Coveney's college years, 1899 and 1900, were spent at St. Anselm College.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Coveney
- Was Jack Coveney a pitcher?
- No. Jack Coveney was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jack Coveney hit?
- Jack Coveney hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Jack Coveney play for?
- Jack Coveney played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1903).
- What were Jack Coveney's career stats?
- In 4 games, Jack Coveney had 2 hits, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Jack Coveney play?
- Jack Coveney played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Coveney and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Coveney was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Jack Coveney's career batting average?
- Jack Coveney batted .143 over his career, with 2 hits in 14 at bats.
- Is Jack Coveney in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Coveney has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.