Jack Nabors
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1917)
Jack Nabors was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1917 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. Across 52 career appearances, he went 1-25 with a 3.87 ERA and 94 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- Died
- 10/29/1923 in Wilton, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-08-09
- Last Game
- 1917-04-16
Full name: Herman John Nabors
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 0 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 58 | 33 | 35 | 18 | 5.50 | 2.90 (-90%) | -1778.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 1 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 212.2 | 206 | 82 | 95 | 74 | 3.47 | 2.78 (-25%) | -2144.9 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 25 | 52 | 37 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 269.2 | 266 | 116 | 131 | 94 | 3.87 | — | -3,923 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 85 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45 | .106 | .136 | .106 | .242 | -615 |
Career AVG .106 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.
Career OBP .136 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 56.8% below league average.
Career SLG .106 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 67.7% below league average.
Career OPS .242 vs. league average .644 across their career seasons — 62.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 10 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 40 | 69 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | .101 | .248 (-59%) | .314 (-56%) | .326 (-69%) | .640 (-62%) | -615.5 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 52 | 85 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45 | .106 | — | — | — | — | -615 | ||
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
View full game log (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 24 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .040 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 128.2 | 130 | 60 | 66 | 55 | 4.20 |
| Away | 24 | 141.0 | 138 | 59 | 64 | 40 | 3.77 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-16 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-04-12 | PHA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-10-03 | PHA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-30 | PHA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-28 | PHA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1916-09-19 | PHA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-14 | PHA | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-09 | PHA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-07 | PHA | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-04 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-16 | PHA | BOS | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-04-12 | PHA | MIN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916-10-03 | PHA | BOS | SV | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916-09-30 | PHA | MIN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-28 | PHA | MIN | L | 8.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1916-09-19 | PHA | CHW | — | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1916-09-14 | PHA | CLE | L | 7.0 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916-09-09 | PHA | NYY | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916-09-07 | PHA | BOS | L | 9.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1916-09-04 | PHA | MIN | L | 8.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |
Jack Nabors: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 9, 1915 and the final game on April 16, 1917, Jack Nabors built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Athletics, from 1915 through 1917. Nabors, born on November 19, 1887, in Montevallo, AL, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Nabors's listed size is 6'3" and 185 pounds. The bio records the death on October 29, 1923, in Wilton, AL, USA. Jack Nabors was the playing name; the full given name is Herman John.
Nabors pitched in 52 games, starting 37, and finished with a 1-25 record and 3.87 ERA. Also on Nabors's record: 94 strikeouts and 13 complete games. Against a 2.80 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.87 mark was 38.1% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.47 in 1916, when the league's was 2.78.
As a hitter, Nabors batted .106 on 9 hits.
The position breakdown shows 52 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 78 assists against 18 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Nabors
- What years did Jack Nabors play?
- Jack Nabors played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1917.
- Was Jack Nabors a pitcher?
- Yes. Jack Nabors pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 94 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jack Nabors hit?
- Jack Nabors hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Jack Nabors play for?
- Jack Nabors played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1915–1917).
- What were Jack Nabors's career stats?
- In 52 games, Jack Nabors went 1-25 with a 3.87 ERA, 94 strikeouts, 269.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Jack Nabors play?
- Jack Nabors played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Nabors and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Nabors was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Jack Nabors's career ERA?
- Jack Nabors finished with a 3.87 career ERA, going 1-25 with 94 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jack Nabors have?
- Jack Nabors recorded 94 career strikeouts.
- Is Jack Nabors in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Nabors has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.