Jim Devlin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1886-1889)
Jim Devlin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1889 for the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 4 seasons. Across 23 career appearances, he went 11-10 with a 3.38 ERA and 90 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 649.1.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 135 lb
- Died
- 12/18/1900 in Lansingburgh, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1886-06-28
- Last Game
- 1889-06-17
Full name: James H. Devlin
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6.00 | 4.17 (-44%) | -271.9 |
| 1888 | SL4 | AA | 6 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 90.1 | 82 | 32 | 20 | 45 | 3.19 | 2.95 (-8%) | -7.5 |
| 1889 | SL4 | AA | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 56 | 16 | 24 | 37 | 2.40 | 3.93 (+39%) | 928.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 11 | 10 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 170.1 | 161 | 64 | 58 | 90 | 3.38 | — | 649 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 70 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | .257 | .316 | .271 | .587 | 0 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .271 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Career OPS .587 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | PHI | NL | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1888 | SL4 | AA | 11 | 37 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | .297 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1889 | SL4 | AA | 9 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 23 | 70 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | .257 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
Jim Devlin: the record in brief
June 28, 1886 and June 17, 1889 bracket Jim Devlin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Devlin's seasons break down as the New York Giants (1886), the Philadelphia Quakers (1887), and the St. Louis Browns (1888 to 1889). Devlin played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 16, 1866, in Lansingburgh, NY, USA and a listed size of 135 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. The bio records the death on December 18, 1900, in Lansingburgh, NY, USA. On the record, Jim Devlin was born James H. Devlin.
Across 23 games (21 starts), Devlin recorded 11 wins against 10 losses with a 3.38 ERA. The same table counts 90 strikeouts and 17 complete games. That 3.38 ERA compares with a 3.60 league average across the same seasons, 6.1% better. 1888 brought Devlin a season-high 6 wins. 1889 was Devlin's sharpest full season, a 2.40 ERA against the league's 3.93.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Devlin
- What years did Jim Devlin play?
- Jim Devlin played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1889.
- Was Jim Devlin a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Devlin pitched in the major leagues, recording 11 wins and 90 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jim Devlin hit?
- Jim Devlin hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What teams did Jim Devlin play for?
- Jim Devlin played for 3 teams: the New York Giants (1886), the Philadelphia Quakers (1887), and the St. Louis Browns (1888–1889).
- What were Jim Devlin's career stats?
- In 23 games, Jim Devlin went 11-10 with a 3.38 ERA, 90 strikeouts, 170.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Jim Devlin play?
- Jim Devlin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Devlin and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Devlin was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 135 pounds.
- What was Jim Devlin's career ERA?
- Jim Devlin finished with a 3.38 career ERA, going 11-10 with 90 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Devlin have?
- Jim Devlin recorded 90 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Devlin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Devlin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.