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Jack Onslow

Jack Onslow Notable

b. October 13, 1888 · Detroit Tigers 1912, New York Giants 1917

Jack Onslow divided six seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Detroit Tigers from 1912, then the New York Giants through 1917.

Across 45 games he batted .169, with 13 hits and 8 runs. He finished with 2 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 44 games behind the plate, with 120 putouts and 9 errors. He turned 4 double plays.

He was born in Scottdale, PA, USA on October 13, 1888, and died on December 22, 1960. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1912 DET 3669711 100 410231 .159
1917 NYG 9812 100 0010 .250
Career 4577813 200 410241 .169

On this day & linked events

1888

Born October 13, 1888

Scottdale, PA, USA

1960

Died December 22, 1960

Image: Bain News Service, publisher, public domain