Jess Dobernic
Born: 11/20/1917 in Mount Olive, IL, USA
Died: 7/16/1998 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-07-02 | Final Game: 1949-07-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Andrew Joseph Dobernic
Biography
Jess Dobernic was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1939 to 1949. Born in 1917, Dobernic made a name for himself in the major leagues, contributing to the game during a transitional period marked by the aftermath of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. While his time in the spotlight was relatively brief, he showcased his skills on the mound for teams during a challenging era for baseball.
Over the course of his career, Dobernic compiled a record of 7-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21. He recorded a total of 55 strikeouts and secured 1 save, demonstrating his ability to both start games and come in as a reliable relief option. Despite the limited numbers, his contributions helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball during his playing years. Dobernic's legacy is one that reflects the dedication and tenacity of players from the late 1930s to the late 1940s, a time when the sport was evolving and players faced unique challenges both on and off the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 112.3 | 107 | 65 | 17 | 66 | 55 | 5.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 13.50 | - |
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 7 | 2 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 85.7 | 67 | 30 | 40 | 48 | 3.15 | - |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 20.25 | - |
| 1949 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 28 | 21 | 16 | 6 | 9.78 | -2408.4 |
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 | 0.154 | 0.214 | 0.154 | 0.368 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CHW | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 54 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHC | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 76 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | CHN | P | 54 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1949 | CHN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | CIN | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |