Jack O'Brien
Born: 2/5/1873 in Watervliet, NY, USA
Died: 6/10/1933 in Watervliet, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-04-14 | Final Game: 1903-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: John Joseph O'Brien
Biography
Jack O'Brien, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1899 to 1903. As a position player, O'Brien made a significant impact in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Throughout his career, he appeared in 326 games, showcasing his skills as both a hitter and a base runner.
O'Brien finished his career with a batting average of .259, collecting a total of 317 hits, including 9 home runs and 133 RBIs. Notably, he also demonstrated speed on the bases, amassing 42 stolen bases. His contributions to the game during this formative period helped lay the groundwork for the evolving dynamics of baseball, making him a noteworthy figure in the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 326 | 1226 | 171 | 317 | 39 | 14 | 9 | 133 | 42 | 77 | 92 | 0.259 | 0.308 | 0.335 | 0.643 | -1260.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 127 | 468 | 68 | 132 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 51 | 17 | 31 | 32 | 0.282 | -216.0 |
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 92 | 375 | 54 | 106 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 0.283 | -98.4 |
| 1901 | WSN | AL | 11 | 45 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0.178 | -98.4 |
| 1903 | BOS | AL | 96 | 338 | 44 | 71 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 10 | 21 | 37 | 0.210 | -945.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | WS | BOS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 3B | 16 | 0 | 16 | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| OF | 295 | 0 | 570 | 39 | 41 | 11 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | WAS | 3B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| 1899 | WAS | OF | 121 | 0 | 266 | 21 | 23 | 5 |
| 1901 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | CLE | OF | 92 | 0 | 150 | 9 | 10 | 4 |
| 1901 | WS1 | OF | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 1903 | BOS | 3B | 11 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| 1903 | BOS | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | BOS | OF | 71 | 0 | 128 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 165 |
| Center Field | 68 |
| Right Field | 62 |