Jim Bluejacket
Born: 7/8/1887 in Adair, OK, USA
Died: 3/26/1947 in Pekin, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-08-06 | Final Game: 1916-07-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: James Bluejacket
Biography
Jim Bluejacket, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1916. He played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the surge of offensive firepower that characterized the following decades. Bluejacket's performance on the mound was marked by a career record of 14 wins and 17 losses, with a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.46. He demonstrated his ability to control games with a total of 78 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with one save during his tenure.
Bluejacket's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the early 20th century, a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to dominate games in the absence of modern training techniques and equipment. While his win-loss record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, his ERA indicates that he was capable of keeping runs to a minimum. Although Jim Bluejacket's career may not have received the widespread acclaim of some of his peers, he remains a notable figure in the annals of early baseball history, showcasing the grit and determination of players in an evolving sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 17 | 44 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 236.7 | 244 | 91 | 4 | 97 | 78 | 3.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 4 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 67.0 | 77 | 28 | 19 | 29 | 3.76 | 166.4 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 10 | 11 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 162.7 | 155 | 57 | 75 | 48 | 3.15 | -1945.0 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 85 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.129 | 0.159 | 0.153 | 0.312 | -518.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 17 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 24 | 61 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0.131 | -518.1 |
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 44 | 0 | 10 | 60 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BRF | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | BRF | P | 24 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 6 | 2 |
| 1916 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |