Jack Leiper
Born: 12/23/1867 in Chester, PA, USA
Died: 8/23/1960 in West Goshen, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-09-04 | Final Game: 1891-10-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11"
Full name: John Henry Thomas Leiper
Biography
Jack Leiper, born in 1867, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the 1891 season. Competing during a transitional era in baseball, Leiper played at a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era to a more offensive style. He made his mark in the major leagues with a record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4 over his brief tenure.
Though his career was short-lived, Leiper contributed to the teams he played for with a total of 19 strikeouts. His performance, while modest by today’s standards, reflected the challenges faced by pitchers of his time, as the game was marked by lower scoring and a focus on strategy and skill. Leiper's career, lasting from September 4 to October 4 in 1891, highlights the rich tapestry of early baseball history, illustrating the foundations upon which modern baseball was built.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 41 | 27 | 3 | 39 | 19 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 41 | 27 | 39 | 19 | 5.40 | -2153.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | CL6 | AA | 6 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | CL6 | P | 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1891 | CL6 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| Right Field | 1 |