Jack Kibble
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912)
Jack Kibble was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1912 for the Cleveland Guardians. In 5 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 154 lb
- Died
- 12/13/1969 in Roundup, MT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-09-10
- Last Game
- 1912-09-27
Full name: John Westly Kibble
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | .111 | .000 | .111 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .111 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .111 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 84.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-27 | CLE | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-26 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1912-09-16 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-13 | CLE | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-09-10 | CLE | MIN | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 4 |
Jack Kibble: the record in brief
Jack Kibble played a first major league game on September 10, 1912 and a last one on September 27, 1912. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Naps. At 5-foot-9 and 154 pounds, Kibble is listed as a third baseman. Kibble batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Kibble was born on January 2, 1892, in Seatonville, IL, USA. Kibble died on December 13, 1969, in Roundup, MT, USA. The given name on file is John Westly Kibble.
Kibble collected 0 hits in 8 at bats across 5 games, good for a .000 batting average. Over the seasons Kibble played, league hitters batted .269; the .000 career figure is 100.0% below that. The season table holds a single row: 1912 with the Cleveland Naps, 5 games, 8 at bats and 0 hits.
Kibble played 4 games at third base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at second base (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Kibble
- Was Jack Kibble a pitcher?
- No. Jack Kibble was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jack Kibble hit?
- Jack Kibble hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Jack Kibble play for?
- Jack Kibble played for one team, the Cleveland Naps (1912).
- What were Jack Kibble's career stats?
- In 5 games, Jack Kibble had 1 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Jack Kibble play?
- Jack Kibble played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Kibble and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Kibble was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 154 pounds.
- What was Jack Kibble's career batting average?
- Jack Kibble batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 8 at bats.
- Is Jack Kibble in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Kibble has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.