Jimmy Esmond
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1915)
Jimmy Esmond was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Indianapolis Hoosiers, and the Newark Pepper, a span of 5 seasons. In 461 career games, he hit .264 with 406 hits, 9 home runs, and 162 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 756.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 167 lb
- Died
- 6/26/1948 in Troy, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-04-20
- Last Game
- 1915-10-03
Full name: James Joseph Esmond
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 | 1,540 | 204 | 406 | 52 | 34 | 9 | 162 | 61 | 136 | 163 | .264 | .324 | .359 | .683 | 756 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .359 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 73 | 198 | 27 | 54 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 30 | .273 | .266 (+2%) | .336 (-2%) | .356 (+3%) | .693 (+1%) | -8.2 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 82 | 231 | 24 | 45 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 40 | 11 | 20 | 31 | .195 | .268 (-28%) | .335 (-23%) | .358 (-29%) | .694 (-26%) | -939.4 |
| 1914 | IND | FL | 151 | 542 | 74 | 160 | 23 | 15 | 2 | 49 | 25 | 40 | 48 | .295 | .255 (+16%) | .322 (+7%) | .339 (+19%) | .661 (+13%) | 1167.6 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 155 | 569 | 79 | 147 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 62 | 18 | 59 | 54 | .258 | .250 (+3%) | .318 (+3%) | .332 (+7%) | .651 (+5%) | 536.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 461 | 1,540 | 204 | 406 | 52 | 34 | 9 | 162 | 61 | 136 | 163 | .264 | — | — | — | — | 756 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (461 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 248 | 819 | 116 | 227 | 4 | 97 | .277 |
| Away | 213 | 723 | 88 | 179 | 4 | 67 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-03 | NEW | BLF | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-03 | NEW | BLF | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | NEW | BLF | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | NEW | BLF | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-30 | NEW | BLF | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | NEW | BLF | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-28 | NEW | PTF | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-27 | NEW | PTF | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | NEW | PTF | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | NEW | PTF | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 424 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jimmy Esmond (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Esmond
- What years did Jimmy Esmond play?
- Jimmy Esmond played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915.
- Was Jimmy Esmond a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Esmond was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Esmond hit?
- Jimmy Esmond hit 9 career home runs with 406 hits.
- What was Jimmy Esmond's career batting average?
- Jimmy Esmond batted .264 over his career, with 406 hits in 1,540 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Esmond have?
- Jimmy Esmond drove in 162 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Esmond in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Esmond has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.