Jim Curry
Born: 3/10/1886 in Camden, NJ, USA
Died: 8/2/1938 in Grenloch, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-10-02 | Final Game: 1918-07-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: James L. Curry
Biography
Jim Curry was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1909 to 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Curry made a brief yet noted appearance in the Major Leagues, participating in a total of 10 games. During his time on the field, he recorded 8 hits, resulting in a batting average of .229. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs batted in, Curry's role on the team contributed to the dynamic of early 20th-century baseball, a period characterized by its transition from the deadball era into a more modern approach to the game.
Curry's career unfolded during a time when the sport was evolving, with players beginning to embrace more aggressive styles of play and strategy. Although his tenure in the big leagues was short, his participation reflected the competitive nature of baseball during the years leading up to World War I, a time when many players would soon be called away from the diamond to serve their countries. Jim Curry remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many athletes whose names may not be etched in lasting fame but whose contributions to the game were nonetheless significant.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 35 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.229 | 0.270 | 0.257 | 0.527 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHA | AL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 4 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 5 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 10 | 1 | 18 | 21 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | NYA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 1918 | DET | 2B | 5 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 10 |