Jack Horner

Born: 9/21/1863 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 7/14/1910 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-05-07 | Final Game: 1894-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: William Frank Horner

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Biography

Jack Horner was a professional baseball player born in 1863, whose brief Major League career spanned from May 7, 1894, to May 11, 1894. Primarily recognized as a position player, Horner played in two games during his tenure in the league. Over the course of these appearances, he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. Despite not achieving any home runs or runs batted in, his participation in the early stages of organized baseball contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during the 1890s. Horner's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, which was characterized by the establishment of professional teams and the development of modern playing styles. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to make their mark in a competitive environment that was still finding its identity. His legacy, albeit modest in statistical terms, adds to the narrative of baseball's evolution as a beloved American pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	1	0	1	11.0	15	11	0	7	2	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 5.33 across their career seasons — 69.0% worse 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
1894	BLN	NL	0	1	2	1	1	0	1	11.0	15	11	7	2	9.00	5.33 (-69%)	-84.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	0.167	0.500	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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
1894	BLN	NL	2	6	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1894	BLN	P	2	0	0	3	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2