Jack Perconte
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1986)
Jack Perconte was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1986 for 4 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 7 seasons. In 433 career games, he hit .270 with 389 hits, 2 home runs, and 76 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-13
- Last Game
- 1986-10-04
Full name: John Patrick Perconte
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 433 | 1,441 | 191 | 389 | 47 | 16 | 2 | 76 | 78 | 149 | 123 | .270 | .340 | .329 | .669 | -943 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .329 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OPS .669 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | LAN | NL | 14 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | LAN | NL | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 93 | 219 | 27 | 52 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 25 | .237 | .261 (-9%) | .324 (-6%) | .388 (-25%) | .712 (-16%) | -556.4 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 14 | 26 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 155 | 612 | 93 | 180 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 29 | 57 | 47 | .294 | .259 (+13%) | .322 (+11%) | .384 (-10%) | .707 (-1%) | 164.7 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 125 | 485 | 60 | 128 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 31 | 50 | 36 | .264 | .257 (+3%) | .323 (+4%) | .390 (-13%) | .714 (-5%) | -324.8 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | 24 | 73 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 10 | .219 | .257 (-15%) | .325 (-1%) | .395 (-41%) | .720 (-23%) | -226.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 433 | 1,441 | 191 | 389 | 47 | 16 | 2 | 76 | 78 | 149 | 123 | .270 | — | — | — | — | -943 | ||
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 (432 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 223 | 719 | 103 | 202 | 2 | 37 | .281 |
| Away | 209 | 720 | 88 | 187 | 0 | 39 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-10-04 | CHW | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-10-03 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-10-01 | CHW | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-09-30 | CHW | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-30 | CHW | SEA | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-09-28 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-09-22 | CHW | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-20 | CHW | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-19 | CHW | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986-09-18 | CHW | SEA | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 405 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CHA | AL | $150,000 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | $175,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $325,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State University | Murray | KY | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
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Jack Perconte (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jack Perconte: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 13, 1980 and the final game on October 4, 1986, Jack Perconte built the record summarized on this page. By club, Perconte's seasons break down as the Los Angeles Dodgers (1980 through 1981), the Cleveland Indians (1982 to 1983), the Seattle Mariners (1984 to 1985), and the Chicago White Sox (1986). Perconte is listed as a second baseman at 5'10" and 160 pounds. The bio says Perconte batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Perconte was born on August 31, 1954, in Joliet, IL, USA. The given name on file is John Patrick Perconte.
In 433 games and 1,441 at bats, Perconte batted .270 with 389 hits, plus 2 homers, 76 runs batted in, and 78 stolen bases. Perconte got on base at a .340 rate and slugged .329 (.669 OPS). Perconte hit .270 while the league hit .260 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Perconte's .669 stands 6.0% below the league's .711. The highest hit total in a season was 180, in 1984. 1984 brought the most runs batted in, 31. On the bases, the high point was 31 steals in 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Perconte
- What years did Jack Perconte play?
- Jack Perconte played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1986.
- Was Jack Perconte a pitcher?
- No. Jack Perconte was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jack Perconte hit?
- Jack Perconte hit 2 career home runs with 389 hits.
- What was Jack Perconte's career batting average?
- Jack Perconte batted .270 over his career, with 389 hits in 1,441 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Perconte have?
- Jack Perconte drove in 76 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Perconte in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Perconte has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.