“Happy” Jack Stivetts made his big league debut back in 1889 for the American Association's St. Louis Browns. It was an exciting rookie year: he finished with a 12-7 record but led the league in ERA (2.25), ERA+ (186), FIP (2.93), WHIP (1.153), and SO/BB (2.10).
In theory, that was his best year, but Stivetts had a lot more statistical accomplishments. Stivetts was with the Browns for two more years, posting records of 27-21 and 33-22, which were more than decent in an era when pitchers were few and far between in the starting rotation.
Stivetts would join the Boston Beaneaters in 1892, winning 61 Games in his first five years there, and he aided Boston in winning the early incarnation of the World Series against Cleveland. He would suffer arm fatigue in 1897 and was out of the majors two years later, but he had an excellent record of 203-132 over his career.
Stivetts was also a good hitter and often played in the Outfield. With his bat, Stivetts posted a .298 Batting Average with 593 Hits with 35 Home Runs.
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