Jim Foran
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871)
Jim Foran was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1871 for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas. In 19 career games, he hit .348 with 31 hits, 1 home runs, and 18 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 254.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 159 lb
- Born
- 1847 in PA, USA
- Died
- 11/29/1906 in Newark, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-04
- Last Game
- 1871-08-29
Full name: James Henry Foran
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 89 | 21 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .348 | .363 | .461 | .823 | 254 |
Career AVG .348 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — +21.6% above league average.
Career OBP .363 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.
Career SLG .461 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.
Career OPS .823 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — +18.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | FW1 | 19 | 89 | 21 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .348 | .286 (+22%) | .311 (+16%) | .383 (+20%) | .695 (+18%) | 253.6 | |
| Career · 1 season | 19 | 89 | 21 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .348 | — | — | — | — | 254 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 16 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Foran
- Was Jim Foran a pitcher?
- No. Jim Foran was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Foran hit?
- Jim Foran hit 1 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What was Jim Foran's career batting average?
- Jim Foran batted .348 over his career, with 31 hits in 89 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Foran have?
- Jim Foran drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Foran in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Foran has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jim Foran play for?
- Jim Foran played for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas.