Jim Egan
Born: 1858 in Derby, CT, USA
Died: 9/26/1884 in New Haven, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1882-05-15 | Final Game: 1882-09-29
Throws: L
Full name: James K. Egan
Biography
Jim Egan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1882 to 1882. Born in 1858, Egan played during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive game. Throughout his career, he exhibited a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 4-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, demonstrating his ability to navigate the challenges of pitching in a nascent league where the sport was still finding its identity.
Egan’s statistics reflect a player who contributed to his team in a significant way, recording a total of 20 strikeouts. Despite not securing any saves, his role as a pitcher was crucial in the development of strategies and techniques that would eventually shape the future of the game. Although his career was relatively short-lived, Jim Egan remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early days of a sport that would grow to become America’s pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 133 | 46 | 2 | 24 | 20 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | TRN | NL | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 133 | 46 | 24 | 20 | 4.14 | -1383.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 115 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.200 | 0.207 | 0.261 | 0.468 | -386.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | TRN | NL | 30 | 115 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.200 | -386.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 18 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| P | 12 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | TRN | P | 12 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| 1882 | TRN | C | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | TRN | OF | 18 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
| Catcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 16 |