Jack Leary

John J. Leary

• Bats Unknown, Throws Left
• Height 5' 11", Weight 186 lb.

• Debut August 21, 1880
• Final Game July 5, 1884
• Born July, 1857 in New Haven, CT USA
• Died December 6, 1905 in New Haven, CT USA

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Biographical Information

Jack Leary played for seven teams in three leagues during his five-year major league career. He appeared at every position except catcher. As a hitter, his .287 batting average was tenth in the league in 1882. As a pitcher, he was not very successful except during his half-season with Baltimore in 1882 when he posted an ERA of 1.38 in 26 innings.

He played a lot of games at shortstop and third base, which is unusual for a left-handed thrower by today's standards.

His minor league career ran from at least 1877-87. In 1885 he was suspended after going on a "spree", but reinstated on condition that he be totally abstinent the rest of the season.

He is not to be confused with John Leary, a later player who was often called Jack.