Jack Mills, baseball player, 1911-1911

Jack Mills

Born: 10/23/1889 in South Williamstown, MA, USA

Died: 6/3/1973 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-07-01 | Final Game: 1911-08-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Abbott Paige Mills

Biography

Jack Mills, born in 1889, made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His professional career spanned from July 1, 1911, to August 19, 1911, during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace more offensive strategies. As a position player, Mills participated in 13 games, where he showcased his abilities at the plate with a respectable batting average of .294. Throughout his short stint in the big leagues, Mills recorded 5 hits and drove in 1 run, alongside successfully stealing 1 base. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions on the field highlighted the potential for players who blended speed and contact hitting. Jack Mills' career, while not extensive, stands as a testament to the many players who sought their fortunes in baseball during a time of significant change in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 17 5 5 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0.294 0.368 0.294 0.663 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 7 0 3 11 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Williams College Williamstown MA 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911