Jimmy Cooney
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1892)
Jimmy Cooney was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1892 for the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals, a span of 3 seasons. In 324 career games, he hit .242 with 315 hits, 4 home runs, and 118 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 155 lb
- Died
- 7/1/1903 in Cranston, RI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-04-19
- Last Game
- 1892-07-29
Full name: James Joseph Cooney
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 1,302 | 221 | 315 | 35 | 14 | 4 | 118 | 77 | 148 | 48 | .242 | .324 | .300 | .623 | -1,106 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OPS .623 vs. league average .673 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHN | NL | 135 | 574 | 114 | 156 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 52 | 45 | 73 | 23 | .272 | .260 (+4%) | .336 (+7%) | .351 (+3%) | .687 (+5%) | 662.1 |
| 1891 | CHN | NL | 118 | 465 | 84 | 114 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 21 | 48 | 17 | .245 | .254 (-3%) | .331 (-4%) | .343 (-15%) | .675 (-10%) | -646.2 |
| 1892 | CHN | NL | 65 | 238 | 18 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 23 | 5 | .172 | .244 (-30%) | .316 (-22%) | .327 (-46%) | .644 (-34%) | -1122.3 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 6 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | .160 | — | — | — | — | -1122.3 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 324 | 1,302 | 221 | 315 | 35 | 14 | 4 | 118 | 77 | 148 | 48 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -2,229 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Shortstop | 324 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jimmy Cooney (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Cooney
- What years did Jimmy Cooney play?
- Jimmy Cooney played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1892.
- Was Jimmy Cooney a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Cooney was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Cooney hit?
- Jimmy Cooney hit 4 career home runs with 315 hits.
- What was Jimmy Cooney's career batting average?
- Jimmy Cooney batted .242 over his career, with 315 hits in 1,302 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Cooney have?
- Jimmy Cooney drove in 118 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Cooney in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Cooney has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.