Jack Hannifin
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1908)
Jack Hannifin was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1908 for the Philadelphia Athletics, the New York Giants, and the Boston Braves, a span of 3 seasons. In 158 career games, he hit .214 with 94 hits, 3 home runs, and 40 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 167 lb
- Died
- 10/27/1945 in Northampton, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-04-19
- Last Game
- 1908-10-07
Full name: John Joseph Hannifin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 439 | 50 | 94 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 14 | 45 | 44 | .214 | .289 | .292 | .580 | -173 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career OBP .289 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .292 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career OPS .580 vs. league average .614 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | NY1 | NL | 10 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | NY1 | NL | 56 | 149 | 16 | 34 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 19 | .228 | .245 (-7%) | .304 (avg) | .308 (+9%) | .613 (+4%) | 83.9 |
| 1908 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1908 | BSN | NL | 90 | 257 | 30 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 7 | 28 | 21 | .206 | .240 (-14%) | .298 (-5%) | .306 (-12%) | .605 (-9%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 158 | 439 | 50 | 94 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 14 | 45 | 44 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 84 | ||
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 (160 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 89 | 249 | 33 | 57 | 2 | 28 | .229 |
| Away | 71 | 190 | 17 | 37 | 1 | 15 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908-10-07 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-10-06 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1908-10-05 | BSN | NY1 | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-03 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908-10-02 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-10-01 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-28 | BSN | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-26 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-25 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908-09-25 | BSN | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 29 | 24 | 248 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| 2B | 23 | 23 | 55 | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| 3B | 48 | 46 | 67 | 96 | 11 | 17 |
| OF | 10 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 30 | 15 | 50 | 62 | 10 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | NY1 | SS | 6 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| 1907 | NY1 | 1B | 29 | 24 | 248 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| 1907 | NY1 | 3B | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 1907 | NY1 | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | NY1 | SS | 9 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1908 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | BSN | 2B | 22 | 22 | 55 | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 1908 | BSN | 3B | 35 | 35 | 53 | 79 | 10 | 15 |
| 1908 | BSN | OF | 7 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | BSN | SS | 15 | 8 | 31 | 36 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Second Base | 23 |
| Third Base | 48 |
| Shortstop | 30 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Jack Hannifin: the record in brief
Jack Hannifin played a first major league game on April 19, 1906 and a last one on October 7, 1908. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Athletics (1906), the New York Giants (1906 through 1908), and the Boston Doves (1908). Hannifin played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on February 25, 1883, in Holyoke, MA, USA, Hannifin was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 167 pounds. Hannifin's death is recorded on October 27, 1945, in Northampton, MA, USA. Hannifin's full given name, per the bio, is John Joseph Hannifin.
Hannifin collected 94 hits in 439 at bats across 158 games, good for a .214 batting average, along with 3 homers and 40 RBI. The on-base percentage is .289 and the slugging percentage .292, for an OPS of .580. Set against a .244 league average for the same years, Hannifin's .214 average sits 12.4% below it. By OPS the gap is 5.4% below league average (.580 against .614). Hannifin collected a career-high 53 hits in 1908.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Hannifin
- What years did Jack Hannifin play?
- Jack Hannifin played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1908.
- Was Jack Hannifin a pitcher?
- No. Jack Hannifin was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jack Hannifin hit?
- Jack Hannifin hit 3 career home runs with 94 hits.
- What teams did Jack Hannifin play for?
- Jack Hannifin played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1906), the New York Giants (1906–1908), and the Boston Doves (1908).
- What were Jack Hannifin's career stats?
- In 158 games, Jack Hannifin had 94 hits, 3 home runs, 40 RBI, 50 runs, and 14 stolen bases, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did Jack Hannifin play?
- Jack Hannifin played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Hannifin and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Hannifin was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 167 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jack Hannifin hit each season?
- Jack Hannifin's home runs by season: 0 in 1906, 1 in 1907, and 2 in 1908. His most in one season was 2, in 1908.
- What was Jack Hannifin's career batting average?
- Jack Hannifin batted .214 over his career, with 94 hits in 439 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Hannifin have?
- Jack Hannifin drove in 40 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Hannifin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Hannifin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.