Tony Jacobs
Born: 8/5/1925 in Dixmoor, IL, USA
Died: 12/21/1980 in Nashville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-09-19 | Final Game: 1955-04-12
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Anthony Robert Jacobs
Biography
Tony Jacobs, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1955. Primarily serving as a position player, Jacobs played in just 2 games during his time in the league, where he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Though his playing career was limited, Jacobs' journey to the majors reflects the challenges many players faced during the post-World War II era, a time marked by the transition of the game towards integration and the evolving dynamics of team rosters.
Despite the lack of extensive statistics, Jacobs' presence in the majors during a competitive period speaks to the depth of talent within the sport at the time. His story serves as a reminder of the numerous players who aspired to make their mark in baseball, many of whom faced fierce competition and limited opportunities. Jacobs' experience, albeit brief, is part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting both the dreams and realities of players who sought to excel in America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 | - |
| 1955 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |