Jim Hearn, baseball player, 1947-1959

Jim Hearn

Born: 4/11/1921 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 6/10/1998 in Boca Grande, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-17 | Final Game: 1959-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Tolbert Hearn

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Biography

Jim Hearn was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1921, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1947 until his retirement on May 15, 1959. Over the course of his career, Hearn compiled a record of 109 wins and 89 losses, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.81. He struck out 669 batters and recorded eight saves, showcasing his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Hearn's career was highlighted by an All-Star selection, recognizing him as one of the premier pitchers in the league during his playing days. Hearn played during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving beyond the confines of the pre-World War II landscape. His contributions on the field were integral to the teams he represented, and he was known for his competitive spirit and reliable performance. His achievements not only reflected his individual talent but also placed him among the notable pitchers of his time, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
109 89 396 229 63 10 8 1703.7 1661 721 157 655 669 3.81 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1947 STL NL 12 7 37 21 4 1 1 162.0 151 58 63 57 3.22 -
1948 STL NL 8 6 34 13 3 0 1 89.7 92 42 35 27 4.22 -
1949 STL NL 1 3 17 4 0 0 0 42.0 48 24 23 18 5.14 -
1950 NY1 NL 11 3 16 16 11 5 0 125.0 72 27 38 54 1.94 2871.6
1950 STL NL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 9.0 12 10 6 4 10.00 -
1951 NY1 NL 17 9 34 34 11 0 0 211.3 204 85 82 66 3.62 -1652.2
1952 NY1 NL 14 7 37 34 11 1 1 223.7 208 94 97 89 3.78 -1115.0
1953 NY1 NL 9 12 36 32 6 0 0 196.7 206 99 84 77 4.53 -2317.7
1954 NY1 NL 8 8 29 18 3 2 1 130.0 137 60 66 45 4.15 -1262.0
1955 NY1 NL 14 16 39 33 11 1 0 226.7 225 94 66 86 3.73 -431.2
1956 NY1 NL 5 11 30 19 2 0 1 129.3 124 57 44 66 3.97 -608.9
1957 PHI NL 5 1 36 4 1 0 3 74.0 79 30 18 46 3.65 1418.8
1958 PHI NL 5 3 39 1 0 0 0 73.3 88 34 27 33 4.17 217.8
1959 PHI NL 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 11.0 15 7 6 1 5.73 -677.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
403 548 44 77 7 2 9 36 1 33 214 0.141 0.190 0.210 0.400 -2190.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1947 STL NL 37 55 1 8 2 0 0 3 0 2 19 0.145 -474.4
1948 STL NL 36 25 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.200 0.0
1949 STL NL 17 10 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.100 0.0
1950 NY1 NL 16 44 5 6 1 0 0 0 1 5 13 0.136 0.0
1950 STL NL 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 0.0
1951 NY1 NL 34 74 7 12 0 0 1 6 0 4 29 0.162 -553.0
1952 NY1 NL 37 77 7 14 2 0 3 7 0 4 33 0.182 -300.2
1953 NY1 NL 37 66 5 9 1 2 0 7 0 8 27 0.136 -467.8
1954 NY1 NL 29 45 2 5 1 0 1 3 0 3 17 0.111 0.0
1955 NY1 NL 41 77 11 12 0 0 4 6 0 4 26 0.156 -395.2
1956 NY1 NL 32 41 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 21 0.098 0.0
1957 PHI NL 36 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0.000 0.0
1958 PHI NL 39 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.000 0.0
1959 PHI NL 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1951 WS NY1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 2 1 0 8.7 5 1 8 1 1.04

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1951 WS NY1 1 0 2 1 0 8.7 5 1 8 1 1.04

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 396 75 106 355 22 33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 SLN P 37 0 6 25 1 2
1948 SLN P 34 0 1 8 0 0
1949 SLN P 17 0 4 8 1 0
1950 NY1 P 16 0 9 21 0 2
1950 SLN P 6 0 0 2 1 0
1951 NY1 P 34 0 16 61 2 7
1952 NY1 P 37 0 14 57 0 6
1953 NY1 P 36 0 9 44 3 2
1954 NY1 P 29 18 8 29 2 3
1955 NY1 P 39 33 19 48 5 6
1956 NY1 P 30 19 7 22 3 2
1957 PHI P 36 4 9 16 3 1
1958 PHI P 39 1 3 10 1 2
1959 PHI P 6 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 396

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1940, 1941

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 10.0 336 0