Nat Jewett

Born: 12/25/1844 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 2/23/1914 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-07-04 | Final Game: 1872-07-06

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 137 lbs

Full name: Nathan W. Jewett

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Biography

Nat Jewett was a professional baseball player born in 1844, who made his mark in the early days of the sport during a time when baseball was rapidly evolving from its formative stages into a more organized and popular pastime. Jewett played as a position player, participating in two official games from July 4 to July 6, 1872. His brief career in Major League Baseball came during a period characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble style of the 19th century to the more structured and rule-bound game that would emerge in the following decades. Over the course of his short career, Jewett recorded one hit in his two games, ending with a batting average of .125. While his statistics may not reflect the achievements of more prominent players of his era, Jewett was part of the burgeoning baseball scene that laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes. His appearance in the early years of Major League Baseball is a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the sport's growth, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 61.2% 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
1872 BR1 2 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 2 2 6 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR1 C 2 2 6 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2