Jack Lively
Born: 5/29/1885 in Joppa, AL, USA
Died: 12/5/1967 in Arab, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-04-16 | Final Game: 1911-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Henry Everett Lively
Biography
Jack Lively, born in 1885, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the 1911 season. He made his debut on April 16, 1911, and played until October 6 of the same year. Lively's contributions to the game came during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style, and he navigated this shift with a solid performance on the mound.
Throughout his brief career, Lively recorded a win-loss record of 7-5 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59. He struck out 45 batters but did not register any saves. Despite the limited duration of his time in Major League Baseball, Lively's role as a pitcher during this transformative period in the sport reflects the evolving strategies of the game. His efforts on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 113.7 | 143 | 58 | 1 | 34 | 45 | 4.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | AL | 7 | 5 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 113.7 | 143 | 58 | 34 | 45 | 4.59 | 562.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 43 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.256 | 0.333 | 0.349 | 0.682 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | AL | 20 | 43 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | DET | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |