Jumbo Elliott
Born: 10/22/1900 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 1/7/1970 in Terre Haute, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-04-21 | Final Game: 1934-06-09
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: James Thomas Elliott
Biography
Jumbo Elliott, born in 1900, was a notable pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1923 until 1934. During his career, Elliott showcased his talent on the mound with a record of 63 wins and 74 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24, and a total of 453 strikeouts. His ability to close out games was demonstrated by his 12 saves, indicating his versatility and reliability in high-pressure situations.
Elliott played during a transformative period in baseball, often characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His pitching style was reflective of the era's emphasis on both power and control, and he contributed to his teams as they navigated through the challenges of the Great Depression. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Jumbo Elliott's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history, highlighting the dedication and skill of pitchers during the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 74 | 252 | 144 | 51 | 8 | 12 | 1206.7 | 1338 | 569 | 70 | 414 | 453 | 4.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 8.44 | -275.5 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 6 | 13 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 188.3 | 188 | 69 | 60 | 99 | 3.30 | 3589.7 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 9 | 14 | 41 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 192.0 | 194 | 83 | 64 | 74 | 3.89 | 1215.2 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 6.63 | -955.0 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 10 | 7 | 35 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 198.3 | 204 | 87 | 70 | 59 | 3.95 | -1442.6 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 19 | 14 | 52 | 30 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 249.0 | 288 | 118 | 83 | 99 | 4.27 | -175.3 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 11 | 10 | 39 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 166.0 | 210 | 100 | 47 | 62 | 5.42 | -323.6 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 6 | 10 | 35 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 161.7 | 188 | 69 | 49 | 43 | 3.84 | -282.7 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5.87 | -657.5 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 10.12 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 416 | 26 | 68 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 21 | 121 | 0.163 | 0.205 | 0.219 | 0.424 | -3074.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 30 | 64 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0.141 | -505.9 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 41 | 68 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.176 | -311.9 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 35 | 68 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0.147 | -547.0 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 52 | 90 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.122 | -1036.0 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 39 | 61 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.197 | -412.4 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 36 | 52 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.231 | -261.6 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 252 | 0 | 32 | 160 | 16 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BRO | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | P | 30 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928 | BRO | P | 41 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 4 | 0 |
| 1929 | BRO | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | BRO | P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| 1931 | PHI | P | 52 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 1932 | PHI | P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 5 | 2 |
| 1933 | PHI | P | 35 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| 1934 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 252 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 6.0 | 80 | 0 |