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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.800 |
| 1921 | 17.0 | 15.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.400 | 0.471 | 0.533 | 1.004 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 35 | 73 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.192 | -228.6 |
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 68 | 172 | 20 | 40 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 9 | 21 | 23 | 0.233 | 32.3 |
| 1914 | CHW | AL | 109 | 379 | 44 | 118 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 44 | 10 | 31 | 44 | 0.311 | 1521.8 |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 126 | 422 | 86 | 136 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 77 | 21 | 64 | 37 | 0.322 | 3481.2 |
| 1916 | CHW | AL | 105 | 313 | 36 | 75 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 44 | 19 | 36 | 40 | 0.240 | 496.5 |
| 1917 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | NYY | AL | 27 | 100 | 9 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0.350 | 414.2 |
| 1920 | STL | NL | 141 | 530 | 77 | 162 | 33 | 14 | 3 | 61 | 26 | 42 | 42 | 0.306 | 1488.2 |
| 1921 | STL | NL | 149 | 574 | 103 | 197 | 27 | 9 | 16 | 86 | 20 | 56 | 48 | 0.343 | 2785.8 |
| 1922 | STL | NL | 128 | 404 | 64 | 119 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 61 | 6 | 40 | 21 | 0.295 | 970.7 |
| 1923 | BRO | NL | 133 | 515 | 91 | 181 | 30 | 13 | 22 | 102 | 11 | 43 | 28 | 0.351 | 3609.7 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 154 | 563 | 93 | 188 | 25 | 4 | 27 | 116 | 7 | 83 | 46 | 0.334 | 3911.7 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 145 | 545 | 99 | 191 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 130 | 4 | 86 | 39 | 0.350 | 4099.0 |
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 87 | 243 | 39 | 69 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 48 | 0 | 30 | 16 | 0.284 | 674.9 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 122 | 374 | 55 | 106 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 53 | 4 | 44 | 16 | 0.283 | 640.3 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHA | 1B | 17 | 0 | 154 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| 1913 | CHA | 1B | 29 | 0 | 267 | 16 | 3 | 9 |
| 1913 | CHA | OF | 23 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1914 | CHA | 1B | 97 | 0 | 1025 | 78 | 25 | 30 |
| 1914 | CHA | OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | CHA | 1B | 65 | 0 | 674 | 41 | 10 | 31 |
| 1915 | CHA | OF | 57 | 0 | 110 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| 1916 | CHA | 1B | 85 | 0 | 855 | 49 | 22 | 47 |
| 1916 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | NYA | 1B | 27 | 0 | 274 | 13 | 7 | 23 |
| 1920 | SLN | 1B | 138 | 0 | 1373 | 88 | 25 | 100 |
| 1921 | SLN | 1B | 149 | 0 | 1416 | 73 | 19 | 91 |
| 1922 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | SLN | 1B | 109 | 0 | 902 | 60 | 18 | 63 |
| 1923 | BRO | 1B | 133 | 0 | 1281 | 82 | 21 | 90 |
| 1924 | BRO | 1B | 153 | 0 | 1388 | 99 | 22 | 102 |
| 1925 | BRO | 1B | 145 | 0 | 1317 | 82 | 15 | 105 |
| 1926 | BRO | 1B | 64 | 0 | 548 | 28 | 8 | 19 |
| 1927 | BSN | 1B | 102 | 0 | 901 | 63 | 11 | 63 |
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 |