Jim Asbell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1938)
Jim Asbell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1938 for the Chicago Cubs. In 17 career games, he hit .182 with 6 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 7/6/1967 in San Mateo, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1938-05-08
- Last Game
- 1938-10-02
Full name: James Marion Asbell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .182 | .250 | .242 | .492 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | CHN | NL | 17 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .158 |
| Away | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-10-02 | CHC | STL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1938-09-10 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-08-06 | CHC | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1938-08-04 | CHC | NY1 | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-07-31 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-07-29 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-12 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-10 | CHC | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1938-07-09 | CHC | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938-07-08 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Jim Asbell: the record in brief
Jim Asbell played a first major league game on May 8, 1938 and a last one on October 2, 1938. Every season row on the page belongs to the Chicago Cubs, in 1938. Asbell played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 22, 1914, in Dallas, TX, USA, Asbell was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 195 pounds. Asbell's death is recorded on July 6, 1967, in San Mateo, CA, USA. Asbell's full given name, per the bio, is James Marion Asbell.
In 17 games and 33 at bats, Asbell batted .182 with 6 hits; the totals also include 3 RBI. Reaching base at a .250 clip and slugging .242, Asbell finished with a .492 OPS. Measured against the leagues Asbell played in, the .182 career average compares with a .273 league average over the same seasons, 33.4% below the league. The season table holds a single row: 1938 with the Chicago Cubs, 17 games, 33 at bats and 6 hits.
By games played in the field, left field leads with 8, followed by right field (3). Fielding in the outfield produced 14 putouts and 1 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Asbell
- Was Jim Asbell a pitcher?
- No. Jim Asbell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Asbell hit?
- Jim Asbell hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Jim Asbell play for?
- Jim Asbell played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1938).
- What were Jim Asbell's career stats?
- In 17 games, Jim Asbell had 6 hits, 3 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Jim Asbell play?
- Jim Asbell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Asbell and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Asbell was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Jim Asbell's career batting average?
- Jim Asbell batted .182 over his career, with 6 hits in 33 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Asbell have?
- Jim Asbell drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Asbell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Asbell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.