Jim Cockman
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1905)
Jim Cockman was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1905 for the New York Yankees. In 13 career games, he hit .105 with 4 hits and 2 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 145 lb
- Died
- 9/28/1947 in Guelph, ON, CAN
- MLB Debut
- 1905-09-28
- Last Game
- 1905-10-07
Full name: James Cockman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | .105 | .190 | .105 | .296 | 0 |
Career AVG .105 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.
Career OBP .190 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career SLG .105 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.
Career OPS .296 vs. league average .630 across their career seasons — 53.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | NYA | AL | 13 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 13 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 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 (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .037 |
| Away | 4 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-10-07 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-10-07 | NYY | BOS | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905-10-06 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1905-10-05 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1905-10-03 | NYY | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-10-03 | NYY | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1905-10-02 | NYY | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1905-10-02 | NYY | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-09-30 | NYY | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-30 | NYY | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 13 |
Jim Cockman: the record in brief
September 28, 1905 and October 7, 1905 bracket Jim Cockman's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Cockman's only club in the season tables is the New York Highlanders. Cockman played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on April 26, 1873, in Guelph, ON, CAN, Cockman was listed at 145 pounds on a 5-foot-6 frame. Cockman's death is recorded on September 28, 1947, in Guelph, ON, CAN. Cockman's full given name, per the bio, is James Cockman.
Cockman's career batting table shows 13 games, 38 at bats and 4 hits, a .105 average, adding 2 RBI. The on-base percentage is .190 and the slugging percentage .105, for an OPS of .296. Over the seasons Cockman played, league hitters batted .248; the .105 career figure is 57.6% below that. By OPS the gap is 53.1% below league average (.296 against .630). Cockman's lone season row is 1905 with the New York Highlanders: 13 games, 4 hits in 38 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Cockman, 13 games, came at third base. At third base, the fielding record shows 4 errors alongside 10 putouts and 18 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Cockman
- Was Jim Cockman a pitcher?
- No. Jim Cockman was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Cockman hit?
- Jim Cockman hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Jim Cockman play for?
- Jim Cockman played for one team, the New York Highlanders (1905).
- What were Jim Cockman's career stats?
- In 13 games, Jim Cockman had 4 hits, 2 RBI, 5 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .105 batting average.
- What position did Jim Cockman play?
- Jim Cockman played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Cockman and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Cockman was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 145 pounds.
- What was Jim Cockman's career batting average?
- Jim Cockman batted .105 over his career, with 4 hits in 38 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Cockman have?
- Jim Cockman drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Cockman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Cockman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.