Jim Halpin
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1885)
Jim Halpin was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1885 for the Worcester Ruby Legs, the Washington Nationals, and the Detroit Wolverines, a span of 4 seasons. In 63 career games, he hit .165 with 38 hits and 1 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
- Died
- 1/4/1893 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-06-15
- Last Game
- 1885-08-26
Full name: James Nathaniel Halpin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 230 | 27 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .165 | .176 | .187 | .363 | -1,135 |
Career AVG .165 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.
Career OBP .176 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.
Career SLG .187 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 42.8% below league average.
Career OPS .363 vs. league average .608 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WSU | UA | 46 | 168 | 24 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .185 | .243 (-24%) | .278 (-30%) | .327 (-38%) | .606 (-35%) | -770.6 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 15 | 54 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .130 | .244 (-47%) | .287 (-49%) | .325 (-49%) | .613 (-49%) | -363.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 63 | 230 | 27 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .165 | — | — | — | — | -1,135 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 54 |
Jim Halpin: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Halpin debuted on June 15, 1882 and played a final game on August 26, 1885. The season rows list, in order, the Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), the Washington Nationals (1884), and the Detroit Wolverines (1885). The bio lists Halpin's primary position as shortstop. Halpin was born on October 4, 1863, in England. The bio records the death on January 4, 1893, in Boston, MA, USA. The bio lists the given name James Nathaniel.
Halpin finished with 38 hits from 230 at bats in 63 games, which works out to .165, along with 1 RBI. Halpin got on base at a .176 rate and slugged .187 (.363 OPS). Measured against the leagues Halpin played in, the .165 career average compares with a .244 league average over the same seasons, 32.4% below the league. In OPS terms, Halpin's .363 stands 40.3% below the league's .608. The highest hit total in a season was 31, in 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .185 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Halpin
- What years did Jim Halpin play?
- Jim Halpin played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1885.
- Was Jim Halpin a pitcher?
- No. Jim Halpin was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jim Halpin hit?
- Jim Halpin hit 0 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What teams did Jim Halpin play for?
- Jim Halpin played for 3 teams: the Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), the Washington Nationals (1884), and the Detroit Wolverines (1885).
- What were Jim Halpin's career stats?
- In 63 games, Jim Halpin had 38 hits, 1 RBI, and 27 runs, with a .165 batting average.
- What position did Jim Halpin play?
- Jim Halpin played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Jim Halpin's career batting average?
- Jim Halpin batted .165 over his career, with 38 hits in 230 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Halpin have?
- Jim Halpin drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Halpin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Halpin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.