Jess Dobernic
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1939-1949)
Jess Dobernic was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1949 for the Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Cubs, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 11 seasons. Across 76 career appearances, he went 7-3 with a 5.21 ERA and 55 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
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 7/16/1998 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1939-07-02
- Last Game
- 1949-07-28
Full name: Andrew Joseph Dobernic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHN | NL | 7 | 2 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 85.2 | 67 | 30 | 40 | 48 | 3.15 | 4.10 (+23%) | -427.2 |
| 1949 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 20.25 | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.1 | 28 | 21 | 16 | 6 | 9.78 | 4.12 (-137%) | -2398.3 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 7 | 3 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 112.1 | 107 | 65 | 66 | 55 | 5.21 | — | -2,826 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .154 | .214 | .154 | .368 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.
Career OPS .368 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 49.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CHA | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHN | NL | 54 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 76 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 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 (152 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 45 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 48.1 | 45 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 6.14 |
| Away | 45 | 64.0 | 62 | 33 | 36 | 31 | 4.64 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-07-28 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-19 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-07-15 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-12 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-09 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-06-07 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-05 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-04 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-02 | CIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-01 | CIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-07-28 | CIN | BSN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-07-19 | CIN | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1949-07-15 | CIN | BRO | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-06-12 | CIN | BRO | — | 0.1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-06-09 | CIN | BSN | — | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1949-06-07 | CIN | BSN | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-05 | CIN | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-04 | CIN | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-06-02 | CIN | PHI | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1949-06-01 | CIN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |
Jess Dobernic: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jess Dobernic debuted on July 2, 1939 and played a final game on July 28, 1949. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Sox (1939), the Chicago Cubs (1948 through 1949), and the Cincinnati Reds (1949). Born on November 20, 1917, in Mount Olive, IL, USA, Dobernic is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Dobernic's listed size is 5'10" and 170 pounds. Dobernic's death is recorded on July 16, 1998, in St. Louis, MO, USA. The given name on file is Andrew Joseph Dobernic.
Across 76 games (0 starts), Dobernic recorded 7 wins against 3 losses with a 5.21 ERA. Also on Dobernic's record: 55 strikeouts. Against a 4.17 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.21 mark was 24.9% worse. No season topped the 7 wins of 1948. 1948 was Dobernic's sharpest full season, a 3.15 ERA against the league's 4.10.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jess Dobernic
- What years did Jess Dobernic play?
- Jess Dobernic played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1949.
- Was Jess Dobernic a pitcher?
- Yes. Jess Dobernic pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 55 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jess Dobernic hit?
- Jess Dobernic hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Jess Dobernic play for?
- Jess Dobernic played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1939), the Chicago Cubs (1948–1949), and the Cincinnati Reds (1949).
- What were Jess Dobernic's career stats?
- In 76 games, Jess Dobernic went 7-3 with a 5.21 ERA, 55 strikeouts, 112.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Jess Dobernic play?
- Jess Dobernic played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jess Dobernic and how much did he weigh?
- Jess Dobernic was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Jess Dobernic's career ERA?
- Jess Dobernic finished with a 5.21 career ERA, going 7-3 with 55 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jess Dobernic have?
- Jess Dobernic recorded 55 career strikeouts.
- Is Jess Dobernic in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jess Dobernic has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.