John Hibbard

Born: 12/2/1864 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/17/1937 in Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-31 | Final Game: 1884-08-02

Throws: L

Full name: John Denison Hibbard

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Biography

John Hibbard was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1864, who played during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from July 31, 1884, to August 2, 1884, during which he made a notable, albeit short-lived, impact on the game. Hibbard compiled a record of 1-1, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the limited opportunities available to him. With an earned run average (ERA) of 2.65, he demonstrated effectiveness on the mound, striking out four batters throughout his career. Hibbard's playing career occurred during the formative years of professional baseball, an era characterized by rapidly evolving gameplay and the establishment of new leagues. Although he did not achieve long-term success, his contributions to the early days of the sport are a reflection of the competitive spirit and talent present in 19th-century baseball. His performances remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by players in the nascent stages of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	2	2	2	1	0	17.0	18	5	1	9	4	2.65	0

Career ERA 2.65 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 14.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1884	CHC	NL	1	1	2	2	2	1	0	17.0	18	5	9	4	2.65	3.11 (+15%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	CHC	NL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	CHN	P	2	0	1	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor	MI	1884, 1885, 1886, 1887