Jack Fournier, baseball player, 136 home runs, 1912-1927

Jack Fournier

Born: 9/28/1892 in Au Sable, MI, USA

Died: 9/5/1973 in Tacoma, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-13 | Final Game: 1927-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Frank Fournier

Biography

Jack Fournier was a professional baseball player born in 1892 who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 until his retirement in 1927. Known for his powerful hitting and consistent performance at the plate, Fournier established himself as a prominent first baseman during the early 20th century. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,530 games, accumulating 1,631 hits and maintaining an impressive batting average of .313. His ability to drive in runs was evident as he recorded 859 RBIs, and he also demonstrated speed on the bases with 145 stolen bases to his credit. Fournier's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. He was known for his strong left-handed swing, which contributed to his total of 136 home runs and made him a key offensive player for the teams he represented. His contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics; Fournier was recognized for his leadership on and off the field, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he played for during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
27.0 25.0 7.0 10.0 0 1.0 0 4.0 2.0 3.0 2.0 0.400 0.444 0.480 0.924

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1530 5208 822 1631 252 113 136 859 145 587 408 0.313 0.392 0.483 0.875 23897.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1313 0 12375 788 208 777
OF 87 0 160 18 11 5
P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 1313
Left Field 53
Center Field 17
Right Field 17

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1924 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 21.0 80 0