John Humphries
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1884)
John Humphries was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884 for the New York Giants and the Washington Nationals, a span of 2 seasons. In 98 career games, he hit .143 with 52 hits and 6 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 11/29/1933 in Salinas, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-07-07
- Last Game
- 1884-10-13
Full name: John Henry Humphries
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 364 | 34 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 41 | .143 | .188 | .151 | .339 | -2,115 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.
Career SLG .151 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.
Career OPS .339 vs. league average .615 across their career seasons — 44.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | NY1 | NL | 29 | 107 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 22 | .112 | .257 (-56%) | .285 (-58%) | .345 (-65%) | .631 (-62%) | -902.6 |
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 49 | 193 | 23 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .176 | .243 (-28%) | .278 (-22%) | .327 (-43%) | .606 (-33%) | -817.3 |
| 1884 | NY1 | NL | 20 | 64 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 19 | .094 | .243 (-61%) | .278 (-26%) | .327 (-71%) | .606 (-51%) | -817.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 98 | 364 | 34 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 41 | .143 | — | — | — | — | -2,537 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 75 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca | NY | 1880, 1881, 1882 |
John Humphries: the record in brief
John Humphries's major league career runs from a debut on July 7, 1883 to a final game on October 13, 1884. By club, Humphries's seasons break down as the New York Gothams (1883 through 1884) and the Washington Nationals (1884). Humphries, born on November 12, 1861, in North Gower, ON, CAN, is listed as a catcher and threw and hit left-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. Humphries's death is recorded on November 29, 1933, in Salinas, CA, USA. On the record, John Humphries was born John Henry Humphries.
Humphries's career batting table shows 98 games, 364 at bats and 52 hits, a .143 average, along with 6 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .188 and .151 give Humphries a career OPS of .339. Over the seasons Humphries played, league hitters batted .248; the .143 career figure is 42.4% below that. In OPS terms, Humphries's .339 stands 44.9% below the league's .615. No season topped the 34 hits of 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .176 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Humphries
- What years did John Humphries play?
- John Humphries played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1884.
- Was John Humphries a pitcher?
- No. John Humphries was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did John Humphries hit?
- John Humphries hit 0 career home runs with 52 hits.
- What was John Humphries's career batting average?
- John Humphries batted .143 over his career, with 52 hits in 364 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Humphries have?
- John Humphries drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is John Humphries in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Humphries has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.