Jim Hamby
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1926-1927)
Jim Hamby was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1927 for the New York Giants, a span of 2 seasons. In 22 career games, he hit .182 with 10 hits 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 10/21/1991 in Springfield, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1926-09-20
- Last Game
- 1927-05-27
Full name: James Sanford Hamby
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 55 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 | .182 | .274 | .218 | .492 | -240 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.
Career OBP .274 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career SLG .218 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 33.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 52 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 | .192 | .282 (-32%) | .344 (-16%) | .392 (-41%) | .736 (-30%) | -240.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 55 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -240 | ||
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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .162 |
| Away | 8 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-05-27 | NY1 | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-05-20 | NY1 | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-18 | NY1 | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-17 | NY1 | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-15 | NY1 | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-14 | NY1 | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-12 | NY1 | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-08 | NY1 | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-05-05 | NY1 | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-04 | NY1 | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 20 |
Jim Hamby: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 20, 1926 and the final game on May 27, 1927, Jim Hamby built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Giants. Hamby, born on July 29, 1897, in Wilkesboro, NC, USA, is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Hamby's listed size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds. Hamby's death is recorded on October 21, 1991, in Springfield, IL, USA. The bio lists the given name James Sanford.
The batting record for Hamby: 22 games, 10 hits in 55 at bats, and a .182 average, along with 5 runs batted in. Hamby's career OPS of .492 combines a .274 on-base mark with .218 slugging. Measured against the leagues Hamby played in, the .182 career average compares with a .281 league average over the same seasons, 35.3% below the league. In OPS terms, Hamby's .492 stands 33.1% below the league's .736. The hits column peaks at 10, in 1927. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .192 in 1927, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Hamby
- What years did Jim Hamby play?
- Jim Hamby played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1927.
- Was Jim Hamby a pitcher?
- No. Jim Hamby was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jim Hamby hit?
- Jim Hamby hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Jim Hamby play for?
- Jim Hamby played for one team, the New York Giants (1926–1927).
- What were Jim Hamby's career stats?
- In 22 games, Jim Hamby had 10 hits, 5 RBI, 6 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Jim Hamby play?
- Jim Hamby played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Hamby and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Hamby was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Jim Hamby's career batting average?
- Jim Hamby batted .182 over his career, with 10 hits in 55 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Hamby have?
- Jim Hamby drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Hamby in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Hamby has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.