Jack Sheehan, baseball player, 1920-1921

Jack Sheehan

Born: 4/15/1893 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 5/29/1987 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-11 | Final Game: 1921-05-16

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Thomas Sheehan

Biography

Jack Sheehan was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned a brief period from 1920 to 1921. Primarily serving as a position player, Sheehan's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of 8 games played. During this span, he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .118. Despite his limited opportunities, Sheehan's inclusion in the major leagues during the early years of the 1920s placed him in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively focused style of play. While Sheehan did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his career reflects the experiences of many players who participated in the sport during its formative years. He finished his major league tenure on May 16, 1921, leaving behind a legacy as part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, where many players faced challenges in securing their place within a rapidly evolving game.

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 0.118 0.167 0.176 0.343 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1920 WS BRO 3 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 4 5 1 1
3B 2 0 0 3 1 0
SS 3 0 4 6 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 2
Shortstop 3