Jack Ryan
Born: 5/5/1905 in West Mineral, KS, USA
Died: 9/2/1967 in Rochester, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-06-18 | Final Game: 1929-06-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Francis Ryan
Biography
Jack Ryan, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned just two games in June 1929. As a position player, Ryan's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a notable scarcity of opportunities, as he finished his career with zero hits, zero home runs, and zero RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite his lack of statistical achievements, Ryan's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players during the late 1920s, a time when the sport was transitioning into a more competitive and commercialized era.
Ryan's playing days were emblematic of the struggles faced by aspiring athletes in an era dominated by established stars and evolving playing styles. Although he did not leave a significant mark in the box scores, his presence in the game during this period reminds us of the countless players who fought for their place in baseball's history, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport. After his brief stint in the majors, Ryan's story serves as a testament to the dreams and aspirations that drive players to pursue a career in baseball, no matter how fleeting their time in the spotlight may be.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BOS | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College | St. Mary's | KS | 1927, 1928, 1929 |