Jack Tobin
Born: 5/4/1892 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 12/10/1969 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-16 | Final Game: 1927-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 142 lbs
Full name: John Thomas Tobin
Biography
Jack Tobin was a prominent American professional baseball player born in 1892, who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1914 to 1927. Primarily recognized as a position player, Tobin played a total of 1,619 games and showcased his exceptional batting skills with a career batting average of .309. He accumulated 1,906 hits, which included 64 home runs and 581 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed on the base paths, Tobin also recorded 147 stolen bases, reflecting his dynamic playing style that was well-suited to the fast-paced nature of the game during the early 20th century.
Tobin's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more strategic play and the growing popularity of the home run. His impressive offensive statistics and consistent performance placed him among the more notable players of his time. His contributions not only helped define an era characterized by competitive baseball but also left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, ensuring his place in the annals of the sport's history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.556 | 0.625 | 1.181 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.556 | 0.625 | 1.181 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1619 | 6174 | 936 | 1906 | 294 | 99 | 64 | 581 | 147 | 508 | 267 | 0.309 | 0.364 | 0.420 | 0.784 | 13542.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLF | FL | 139 | 529 | 81 | 143 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 20 | 51 | 53 | 0.270 | 1101.2 |
| 1915 | SLF | FL | 158 | 625 | 92 | 184 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 51 | 31 | 68 | 42 | 0.294 | 2249.3 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 77 | 150 | 16 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 0.213 | -439.1 |
| 1918 | SLA | AL | 122 | 480 | 59 | 133 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 13 | 48 | 26 | 0.277 | 717.6 |
| 1919 | SLA | AL | 127 | 486 | 54 | 159 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 57 | 8 | 36 | 24 | 0.327 | 1950.0 |
| 1920 | SLA | AL | 147 | 593 | 94 | 202 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 62 | 21 | 39 | 23 | 0.341 | 2093.7 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 150 | 671 | 132 | 236 | 31 | 18 | 8 | 59 | 7 | 45 | 22 | 0.352 | 2433.1 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 146 | 625 | 122 | 207 | 34 | 8 | 13 | 66 | 7 | 56 | 22 | 0.331 | 1994.2 |
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 151 | 637 | 91 | 202 | 32 | 15 | 13 | 73 | 8 | 42 | 13 | 0.317 | 1626.6 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 136 | 569 | 87 | 170 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 48 | 6 | 50 | 12 | 0.299 | 110.0 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 77 | 193 | 25 | 58 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 0.301 | -211.9 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 51 | 209 | 26 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 0.273 | -382.0 |
| 1926 | WSN | AL | 27 | 33 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.212 | -382.0 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 111 | 374 | 52 | 116 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 5 | 36 | 9 | 0.310 | 299.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 1491 | 0 | 2614 | 202 | 127 | 43 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLF | OF | 132 | 0 | 185 | 31 | 11 | 3 |
| 1915 | SLF | OF | 158 | 0 | 279 | 21 | 11 | 3 |
| 1916 | SLA | OF | 41 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 1918 | SLA | OF | 122 | 0 | 244 | 20 | 8 | 8 |
| 1919 | SLA | OF | 123 | 0 | 247 | 16 | 13 | 5 |
| 1920 | SLA | OF | 147 | 0 | 293 | 18 | 13 | 1 |
| 1921 | SLA | OF | 150 | 0 | 277 | 28 | 14 | 5 |
| 1922 | SLA | OF | 145 | 0 | 221 | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| 1923 | SLA | OF | 151 | 0 | 269 | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| 1924 | SLA | OF | 132 | 0 | 251 | 19 | 12 | 5 |
| 1925 | SLA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1925 | SLA | OF | 39 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BOS | OF | 51 | 0 | 79 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1926 | WS1 | OF | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BOS | OF | 93 | 0 | 152 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 231 |
| Center Field | 136 |
| Right Field | 1128 |