Jean Ellison
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Jean Ellison was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago American Giants. In 14 career games, he hit .143 with 4 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 155 lb
Full name: Jean E. Ellison
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .172 | .143 | .315 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.
Career OBP .172 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.
Career OPS .315 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — 51.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CAG | WES | 14 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 14 |
Jean Ellison: the record in brief
Jean Ellison's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago American Giants. Ellison played primarily as a catcher. Born on July 8, 1890, in Paola, KS, USA, Ellison was listed at 5-foot-7 and 155 pounds. Ellison's full given name, per the bio, is Jean E. Ellison.
Across 14 games at the plate, Ellison's career line reads 4 hits in 28 at bats for a .143 average. Set against a .251 league average for the same years, Ellison's .143 average sits 43.0% below it. By OPS the gap is 51.6% below league average (.315 against .651). Ellison's lone season row is 1915 with the Chicago American Giants: 14 games, 4 hits in 28 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Ellison, 14 games, came at catcher. Fielding behind the plate produced 39 putouts and 10 assists against 8 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jean Ellison
- Was Jean Ellison a pitcher?
- No. Jean Ellison was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jean Ellison hit?
- Jean Ellison hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Jean Ellison play for?
- Jean Ellison played for one team, the Chicago American Giants (1915).
- What were Jean Ellison's career stats?
- In 14 games, Jean Ellison had 4 hits, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Jean Ellison play?
- Jean Ellison played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jean Ellison and how much did he weigh?
- Jean Ellison was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 155 pounds.
- What was Jean Ellison's career batting average?
- Jean Ellison batted .143 over his career, with 4 hits in 28 at bats.
- Is Jean Ellison in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jean Ellison has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.