Jack Warner
Born: 8/29/1903 in Evansville, IN, USA
Died: 3/13/1986 in Mount Vernon, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-09-24 | Final Game: 1933-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: John Ralph Warner
Biography
Jack Warner, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1925 to 1933. Primarily serving as a position player, Warner played in a total of 478 games during his career. He accumulated 387 hits, demonstrating a solid batting average of .250, which reflected his ability to consistently reach base. Although he hit only one home run throughout his time in the league, Warner was known for his contributions beyond power hitting, as evidenced by his 120 RBIs and 31 stolen bases.
Warner's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, bridging the late 1920s and early 1930s, an era marked by the Great Depression and significant changes in the game. His playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and speed on the bases, which complemented his role on the field. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his era, Warner's contributions to his teams and the game itself reflect the dedication and resilience of many players who competed during this challenging period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 1546 | 199 | 387 | 52 | 20 | 1 | 120 | 31 | 142 | 137 | 0.250 | 0.319 | 0.312 | 0.630 | -3974.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | DET | AL | 10 | 39 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | DET | AL | 100 | 311 | 41 | 78 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 8 | 38 | 24 | 0.251 | -525.0 |
| 1927 | DET | AL | 139 | 559 | 78 | 149 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 45 | 14 | 47 | 45 | 0.267 | -971.5 |
| 1928 | DET | AL | 75 | 206 | 33 | 44 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 0.214 | -1024.0 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 17 | 62 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0.274 | -140.6 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 21 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.320 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 107 | 340 | 31 | 76 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 33 | 0.224 | -1313.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 71 | 0 | 177 | 224 | 11 | 45 |
| 3B | 334 | 0 | 357 | 653 | 53 | 60 |
| SS | 30 | 0 | 48 | 72 | 7 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | DET | 3B | 10 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 1926 | DET | 3B | 95 | 0 | 105 | 175 | 13 | 9 |
| 1926 | DET | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | DET | 3B | 138 | 0 | 156 | 277 | 24 | 34 |
| 1928 | DET | 3B | 52 | 0 | 62 | 107 | 10 | 6 |
| 1928 | DET | SS | 7 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| 1929 | BRO | SS | 17 | 0 | 34 | 52 | 5 | 8 |
| 1930 | BRO | 3B | 8 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BRO | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BRO | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | PHI | 2B | 71 | 0 | 177 | 224 | 11 | 45 |
| 1933 | PHI | 3B | 30 | 0 | 26 | 66 | 6 | 8 |
| 1933 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 71 |
| Third Base | 333 |
| Shortstop | 30 |