Jack Sheehan
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1921)
Jack Sheehan was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1921 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .118 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 5/29/1987 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-09-11
- Last Game
- 1921-05-16
Full name: John Thomas Sheehan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .118 | .167 | .176 | .343 | 0 |
Career AVG .118 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.
Career SLG .176 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.
Career OPS .343 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 52.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Away | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-05-16 | BRO | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-04-19 | BRO | PHI | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-04-17 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-04-16 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-04-13 | BRO | BSN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-10-03 | BRO | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-10-01 | BRO | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-11 | BRO | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Jack Sheehan: the record in brief
Jack Sheehan played a first major league game on September 11, 1920 and a last one on May 16, 1921. The team column never changes: it is the Brooklyn Robins from 1920 to 1921. Sheehan played primarily as a shortstop and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Born on April 15, 1893, in Chicago, IL, USA, Sheehan was listed at 5-foot-8 and 165 pounds. Sheehan died on May 29, 1987, in West Palm Beach, FL, USA. Sheehan's full given name, per the bio, is John Thomas Sheehan.
Across 8 games at the plate, Sheehan's career line reads 2 hits in 17 at bats for a .118 average. Measured against the leagues Sheehan played in, the .118 career average compares with a .279 league average over the same seasons, 57.9% below the league. 1920 produced Sheehan's most hits, 2 of them for the Brooklyn Robins.
Among the most recent games in Sheehan's log, October 3, 1920 stands out: 2 hits in 3 at bats.
Most of Sheehan's defensive work, 3 games, came at shortstop; the rest of the position table shows second base (2) and third base (2).
In the postseason, Sheehan batted .182 over 3 games, collecting 2 hits. Sheehan reached the postseason in 1920.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Sheehan
- What years did Jack Sheehan play?
- Jack Sheehan played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1921.
- Was Jack Sheehan a pitcher?
- No. Jack Sheehan was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jack Sheehan hit?
- Jack Sheehan hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Jack Sheehan play for?
- Jack Sheehan played for one team, the Brooklyn Robins (1920–1921).
- What were Jack Sheehan's career stats?
- In 8 games, Jack Sheehan had 2 hits and 2 runs, with a .118 batting average.
- What position did Jack Sheehan play?
- Jack Sheehan played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Sheehan and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Sheehan was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Jack Sheehan's career batting average?
- Jack Sheehan batted .118 over his career, with 2 hits in 17 at bats.
- Is Jack Sheehan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Sheehan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.