Jim Beckman
Born: 3/1/1905 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 12/5/1974 in Montgomery, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-07-27 | Final Game: 1928-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: James Joseph Beckman
Biography
Jim Beckman was a professional baseball player born in 1905, whose career spanned from 1927 to 1928. Primarily serving as a position player, Beckman played in a total of 10 games during his time in the major leagues. Despite his limited playing time, he was part of a competitive era in baseball marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play.
Throughout his brief career, Beckman struggled to make a significant impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, which reflected his challenges in securing hits, home runs, or runs batted in. His experience in the major leagues, while not statistically impressive, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the often-overlooked journeys of players who donned a major league uniform, even if only for a short time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 37 | 18 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 5.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 5.84 | -869.6 |
| 1928 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 5.87 | -376.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.000 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CIN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | CIN | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |