Jimmy Bannon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1896)
Jimmy Bannon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1896 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Braves, a span of 4 seasons. In 367 career games, he hit .320 with 460 hits, 19 home runs, and 253 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,761.
- 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
- 5'5" / 160 lb
- Died
- 3/24/1948 in Glen Rock, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-06-15
- Last Game
- 1896-08-12
Full name: James Henry Bannon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 1,438 | 293 | 460 | 76 | 24 | 19 | 253 | 99 | 152 | 101 | .320 | .389 | .446 | .835 | 2,761 |
Career AVG .320 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.
Career OBP .389 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.
Career SLG .446 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +11.3% above league average.
Career OPS .835 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — +9.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | SLN | NL | 26 | 107 | 9 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 5 | .336 | .279 (+20%) | .356 (+3%) | .379 (+16%) | .735 (+9%) | 129.5 |
| 1894 | BSN | NL | 128 | 494 | 130 | 166 | 29 | 10 | 13 | 114 | 47 | 62 | 42 | .336 | .309 (+9%) | .379 (+9%) | .435 (+18%) | .814 (+14%) | 1612.9 |
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 124 | 493 | 101 | 171 | 35 | 5 | 6 | 74 | 28 | 54 | 31 | .347 | .296 (+17%) | .361 (+15%) | .399 (+19%) | .761 (+17%) | 1879.5 |
| 1896 | BSN | NL | 89 | 344 | 53 | 87 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 50 | 16 | 32 | 23 | .253 | .290 (-13%) | .354 (-10%) | .387 (-20%) | .741 (-16%) | -861.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 367 | 1,438 | 293 | 460 | 76 | 24 | 19 | 253 | 99 | 152 | 101 | .320 | — | — | — | — | 2,761 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | SLN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 22.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1895 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 12.00 | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 16 | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 351 | 0 | 610 | 89 | 98 | 17 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 7 | 0 | 15 | 26 | 12 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | SLN | OF | 24 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 1893 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1893 | SLN | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 1894 | BSN | OF | 128 | 0 | 240 | 43 | 41 | 12 |
| 1894 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | BSN | OF | 123 | 0 | 209 | 31 | 33 | 3 |
| 1895 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | BSN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 16 | 20 | 5 | 1 |
| 1896 | BSN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1896 | BSN | OF | 76 | 0 | 132 | 13 | 16 | 2 |
| 1896 | BSN | SS | 5 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 5 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 346 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1893 |
Most Similar Players
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Jimmy Bannon (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jimmy Bannon: the record in brief
Jimmy Bannon's major league career runs from a debut on June 15, 1893 to a final game on August 12, 1896. By club, Bannon's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1893) and the Boston Beaneaters (1894 through 1896). Listed as an outfielder, Bannon batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5-foot-5 and 160 pounds. Bannon was born on May 5, 1871, in Amesbury, MA, USA. The bio records the death on March 24, 1948, in Glen Rock, NJ, USA. Jimmy Bannon was the playing name; the full given name is James Henry.
Bannon finished with 460 hits from 1,438 at bats in 367 games, which works out to .320; the totals also include 19 home runs, 253 RBI, and 99 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .389 and the slugging percentage .446, for an OPS of .835. Bannon's .320 average ran 8.8% above the .294 that the league posted over the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Bannon
- What years did Jimmy Bannon play?
- Jimmy Bannon played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1896.
- Was Jimmy Bannon a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Bannon was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did Jimmy Bannon hit?
- Jimmy Bannon hit 19 career home runs with 460 hits.
- What was Jimmy Bannon's career batting average?
- Jimmy Bannon batted .320 over his career, with 460 hits in 1,438 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Bannon have?
- Jimmy Bannon drove in 253 runs in his career.
- What was Jimmy Bannon's career ERA?
- Jimmy Bannon finished with a 12.00 career ERA, going 0-1 with 2 strikeouts.