Jim Grant
Born: 8/4/1894 in Coalville, IA, USA
Died: 11/30/1985 in Des Moines, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-04-21 | Final Game: 1923-04-30
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: James Ronald Grant
Biography
Jim Grant, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from April 21 to April 30, 1923. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short, he made his mark as part of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, a period characterized by the evolution of the game and the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach.
Grant appeared in only 2 games at the major league level, during which he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a career batting average of .0. His lack of statistical accomplishments does not diminish the significance of his journey to the major leagues, as many players faced intense competition and limited opportunities during this era. His story reflects the challenges and aspirations of countless athletes striving to make their mark in America’s pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 13.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |