Hi Jasper
Born: 5/24/1886 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 5/22/1937 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1919-08-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Henry Jasper
Biography
Hi Jasper was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1919. Born in 1886, Jasper made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the shift from the deadball era to the more dynamic offensive styles that would characterize the game in the following decades. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 10-12 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters.
Jasper recorded a total of 96 strikeouts and secured 1 save, reflecting his contributions not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief appearances. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his ERA indicates that he often kept games competitive, aligning with the pitching philosophies of his time. Although not a household name, Hi Jasper's role in the early 20th-century landscape of baseball highlights the challenges faced by pitchers before the game underwent significant changes in strategy and player training. His career remains a testament to the perseverance and skill of players from an era that laid the groundwork for modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 12 | 52 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 237.7 | 210 | 92 | 3 | 99 | 96 | 3.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 22 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 3.34 | - |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 4.60 | - |
| 1916 | STL | NL | 5 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 107.0 | 97 | 39 | 42 | 37 | 3.28 | - |
| 1919 | CLE | AL | 4 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 82.7 | 83 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 3.59 | 15.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 74 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 0.162 | 0.173 | 0.203 | 0.376 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHW | AL | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | STL | NL | 21 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | CLE | AL | 12 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 52 | 0 | 7 | 88 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHA | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | SLN | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 2 |
| 1919 | CLE | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |