Jim Gray
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1893)
Jim Gray was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1893 for the Pittsburg Alleghenys, the Pittsburgh Burghers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 10 seasons. In 6 career games, he hit .304 with 7 hits, 1 home runs, and 5 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Died
- 1/31/1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-10-09
- Last Game
- 1893-08-16
Full name: James W. Gray
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .304 | .304 | .478 | .783 | 0 |
Career AVG .304 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +18.2% above league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .478 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +37.6% above league average.
Career OPS .783 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — +17.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PTP | PL | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1893 | PIT | NL | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 6 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .304 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Jim Gray: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Gray debuted on October 9, 1884 and played a final game on August 16, 1893. The team column moves through the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1884 to 1890), the Pittsburgh Burghers (1890), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1893). Gray is listed as a shortstop. Gray was born on August 7, 1862, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Gray died on January 31, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Jim Gray was the playing name; the full given name is James W.
In 6 games and 23 at bats, Gray batted .304 with 7 hits, along with 1 home run and 5 RBI. Measured against the leagues Gray played in, the .304 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 18.2% above the league. The OPS comparison is .783 to a league .667, 17.4% above average. Gray collected a career-high 4 hits in 1893. The best average in the busiest seasons was .444, in 1893.
Gray played 3 games at shortstop, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at second base (2) and third base (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Gray
- What years did Jim Gray play?
- Jim Gray played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1893.
- Was Jim Gray a pitcher?
- No. Jim Gray was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jim Gray hit?
- Jim Gray hit 1 career home run with 7 hits.
- What teams did Jim Gray play for?
- Jim Gray played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1884, 1890, 1893) and the Pittsburgh Burghers (1890).
- What were Jim Gray's career stats?
- In 6 games, Jim Gray had 7 hits, 1 home runs, 5 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .304 batting average.
- What position did Jim Gray play?
- Jim Gray played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How many home runs did Jim Gray hit each season?
- Jim Gray's home runs by season: 0 in 1884, 1 in 1890, and 0 in 1893. His most in one season was 1, in 1890.
- What was Jim Gray's career batting average?
- Jim Gray batted .304 over his career, with 7 hits in 23 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Gray have?
- Jim Gray drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Gray in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Gray has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.