Jim Busby
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Jim Busby was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars. In 2 career games, he hit .250 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / —
- Died
- 10/2/1960
Full name: James Alfred Busby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 29.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | ID | NN2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Jim Busby: the record in brief
The season rows for Jim Busby begin in 1933. The team column never changes: it is the Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars in 1933. Busby is listed as a third baseman. Busby was born on November 28, 1900, in Benton Harbor, MI, USA. Busby's death is recorded on October 2, 1960. Jim Busby was the playing name; the full given name is James Alfred.
Across 2 games at the plate, Busby's career line reads 2 hits in 8 at bats for a .250 average, adding 1 RBI. Busby's .250 average ran 7.4% below the .270 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .500 to a league .707, 29.3% below average. Only one season appears, 1933 for the Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars, when Busby played 2 games and went 2 for 8.
Most of Busby's defensive work, 2 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Busby
- Was Jim Busby a pitcher?
- No. Jim Busby was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Busby hit?
- Jim Busby hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Jim Busby play for?
- Jim Busby played for one team, the Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars (1933).
- What were Jim Busby's career stats?
- In 2 games, Jim Busby had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Jim Busby play?
- Jim Busby played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Busby?
- Jim Busby was listed at 5 feet 8 inches.
- What was Jim Busby's career batting average?
- Jim Busby batted .250 over his career, with 2 hits in 8 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Busby have?
- Jim Busby drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Busby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Busby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.