Jack Nabors
Born: 11/19/1887 in Montevallo, AL, USA
Died: 10/29/1923 in Wilton, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-08-09 | Final Game: 1917-04-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Herman John Nabors
Biography
Jack Nabors, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1917. Over the course of his brief career, Nabors made a notable impact despite his challenging record of 1-25. He exhibited a respectable earned run average of 3.87, showcasing his ability to keep games competitive during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the rise of more powerful hitters. With a total of 94 strikeouts and 1 save, Nabors demonstrated his capacity to generate strikeouts and contribute in high-pressure situations, reflecting the evolving role of pitchers during the early 20th century.
Nabors' career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the game was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Though he faced difficulties in securing wins, his perseverance and contributions to his teams were emblematic of the dedication required of pitchers during this period. Jack Nabors remains a part of baseball history, representing the challenges and complexities faced by pitchers in the early stages of the sport's development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 52 | 37 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 269.7 | 266 | 116 | 3 | 131 | 94 | 3.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 0 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 58 | 33 | 35 | 18 | 5.50 | -1782.9 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 1 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 212.7 | 206 | 82 | 95 | 74 | 3.47 | -2264.7 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
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 | 0.106 | 0.136 | 0.106 | 0.242 | -663.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 10 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 40 | 69 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 0.101 | -663.8 |
| 1917 | PHA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 52 | 0 | 6 | 78 | 18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHA | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHA | P | 40 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 13 | 0 |
| 1917 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |