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 |
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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.
Jimmy Cooney: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jimmy Cooney debuted on April 19, 1890 and played a final game on July 29, 1892. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Colts (1890 to 1892) and the Washington Senators (1892). Cooney played primarily as a shortstop and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on July 9, 1865, in Cranston, RI, USA and a listed size of 5'9" and 155 pounds. The bio records the death on July 1, 1903, in Cranston, RI, USA. Cooney's full given name, per the bio, is James Joseph Cooney.
In 324 games and 1,302 at bats, Cooney batted .242 with 315 hits; the totals also include 4 home runs, 118 RBI, and 77 stolen bases. Cooney got on base at a .324 rate and slugged .300 (.623 OPS). The .242 career average is close to the .255 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .623 to a league .673, 7.4% below average. No season topped the 156 hits of 1890. Cooney stole 45 bases in 1890, the most of any season listed.
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 teams did Jimmy Cooney play for?
- Jimmy Cooney played for 2 teams: the Chicago Colts (1890–1892) and the Washington Senators (1892).
- What were Jimmy Cooney's career stats?
- In 324 games, Jimmy Cooney had 315 hits, 4 home runs, 118 RBI, 221 runs, and 77 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Jimmy Cooney play?
- Jimmy Cooney played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Cooney and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Cooney was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jimmy Cooney hit each season?
- Jimmy Cooney's home runs by season: 4 in 1890, 0 in 1891, and 0 in 1892. His most in one season was 4, in 1890.
- 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.