J. C. Segraves
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
J. C. Segraves was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis Athletics. In 20 career games, he hit .236 with 17 hits and 5 RBI. J. C. Segraves was an All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Center Fielder
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 189 lb
- Died
- 5/3/1956 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: John Claud Segraves
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 72 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .236 | .312 | .278 | .590 | -223 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career SLG .278 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.
Career OPS .590 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 20.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | IA | NAL | 20 | 72 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .236 | .276 (-15%) | .342 (-9%) | .398 (-30%) | .740 (-20%) | -223.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 20 | 72 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -223 | ||
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 (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .185 |
| Away | 15 | 53 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 2 | .396 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-08-31 | IN6 | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-25 | IN6 | SSA | W | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-25 | IN6 | SSA | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-20 | IN6 | SSA | W | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1937-07-18 | IN6 | SSA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-07-17 | IN6 | SSA | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-11 | IN6 | CAG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-07-10 | IN6 | CAG | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-05 | IN6 | BIR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-07-05 | IN6 | BIR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 20 |
Frequently Asked Questions about J. C. Segraves
- Was J. C. Segraves a pitcher?
- No. J. C. Segraves was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did J. C. Segraves hit?
- J. C. Segraves hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What was J. C. Segraves's career batting average?
- J. C. Segraves batted .236 over his career, with 17 hits in 72 at bats.
- How many RBI did J. C. Segraves have?
- J. C. Segraves drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is J. C. Segraves in the Hall of Fame?
- No. J. C. Segraves has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did J. C. Segraves play for?
- J. C. Segraves played for the Indianapolis Athletics.