Jim Fridley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952-1958)
Jim Fridley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1958 for the Cleveland Guardians, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 7 seasons. In 152 career games, he hit .248 with 105 hits, 8 home runs, and 53 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 205 lb
- Died
- 2/28/2003 in Port Charlotte, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-04-15
- Last Game
- 1958-09-27
Full name: James Riley Fridley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 424 | 50 | 105 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 53 | 3 | 35 | 83 | .248 | .309 | .356 | .665 | -449 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career SLG .356 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | CLE | AL | 62 | 175 | 23 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 40 | .251 | .252 (avg) | .326 (-5%) | .369 (-10%) | .696 (-8%) | -201.1 |
| 1954 | BAL | AL | 85 | 240 | 25 | 59 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 21 | 41 | .246 | .261 (-6%) | .333 (-7%) | .390 (-5%) | .723 (-6%) | -247.8 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 152 | 424 | 50 | 105 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 53 | 3 | 35 | 83 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -449 | ||
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 (152 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 78 | 196 | 20 | 45 | 3 | 22 | .230 |
| Away | 74 | 228 | 30 | 60 | 5 | 31 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-09-27 | CIN | ATL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1958-09-21 | CIN | ATL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-09-14 | CIN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-09-12 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958-09-10 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-09-25 | BAL | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-20 | BAL | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-09-18 | BAL | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-09-17 | BAL | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-09-15 | BAL | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 102 |
| Right Field | 25 |
Jim Fridley: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 15, 1952 and the final game on September 27, 1958, Jim Fridley built the record summarized on this page. By club, Fridley's seasons break down as the Cleveland Indians (1952), the Baltimore Orioles (1954), and the Cincinnati Redlegs (1958). Listed as an outfielder, Fridley both batted and threw right-handed. Fridley is listed at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. Fridley was born on September 6, 1924, in Phillippi, WV, USA. Fridley died on February 28, 2003, in Port Charlotte, FL, USA. Fridley's full given name, per the bio, is James Riley Fridley.
In 152 games and 424 at bats, Fridley batted .248 with 105 hits, along with 8 home runs and 53 RBI. Fridley's career OPS of .665 combines a .309 on-base mark with .356 slugging. The .248 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 59, in 1954. 1954 brought the most runs batted in, 36. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .251 in 1952, did not top the league's .252.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Fridley
- What years did Jim Fridley play?
- Jim Fridley played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1958.
- Was Jim Fridley a pitcher?
- No. Jim Fridley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Fridley hit?
- Jim Fridley hit 8 career home runs with 105 hits.
- What teams did Jim Fridley play for?
- Jim Fridley played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1952), the Baltimore Orioles (1954), and the Cincinnati Redlegs (1958).
- What were Jim Fridley's career stats?
- In 152 games, Jim Fridley had 105 hits, 8 home runs, 53 RBI, 50 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- What position did Jim Fridley play?
- Jim Fridley played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Fridley and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Fridley was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Fridley hit each season?
- Jim Fridley's home runs by season: 4 in 1952, 4 in 1954, and 0 in 1958. His most in one season was 4, in 1952 and 1954.
- What was Jim Fridley's career batting average?
- Jim Fridley batted .248 over his career, with 105 hits in 424 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Fridley have?
- Jim Fridley drove in 53 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Fridley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Fridley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.