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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BRO | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | BRO | NL | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | BRO | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | BRO | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 3 |