Jack Lewis (baseball)

Jack Lewis

Second baseman

Born: February 14, 1884
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Died: February 25, 1956 (aged 72)
Steubenville, Ohio

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

MLB debut

September 16, 1911, for the Boston Red Sox

Last MLB appearance

October 3, 1915, for the Pittsburgh Rebels

MLB statistics

.247

Teams

John David Lewis (February 14, 1884 – February 25, 1956) was a second baseman in Major League Baseball, playing in the American League with the Boston Red Sox (1911) and for the Pittsburgh Rebels of the outlaw Federal League (1914–15). Listed at 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m), 158 lb., Lewis batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In a three-season career, Lewis was a .247 hitter (169-for-684) with one home run and 80 RBI in 217 games, including 63 runs, 20 doubles, 10 triples and 18 stolen bases. In 200 fielding apeearances, he played at second base (172), shortstop (12), right field (6), first base (5) and third base (1). He committed 51 errors in 1,068 chances for a collective .952 fielding percentage.

Lewis died in Steubenville, Ohio at age 72.

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