Jim Hickman
Born: 5/10/1937 in Henning, TN, USA
Died: 6/25/2016 in Jackson, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-14 | Final Game: 1974-07-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: James Lucius Hickman
Biography
Jim Hickman was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1962 to 1974. Born in 1937, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball as a position player, known for his powerful bat and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, Hickman played in 1,421 games, accumulating 1,002 hits and hitting 159 home runs, along with 560 RBIs. He finished his playing days with a batting average of .252 and recorded 17 stolen bases, showcasing a combination of power and speed that was valuable during his era.
Hickman was recognized for his talents with one All-Star selection, reflecting his status as one of the notable players of his time. Playing primarily during the 1960s and early 1970s, Hickman contributed to teams in a competitive league marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. His ability to combine solid hitting with defensive reliability left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history for his contributions on the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1421 | 3974 | 518 | 1002 | 163 | 25 | 159 | 560 | 17 | 491 | 832 | 0.252 | 0.335 | 0.426 | 0.760 | 8214.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 140 | 392 | 54 | 96 | 18 | 2 | 13 | 46 | 4 | 47 | 96 | 0.245 | 127.2 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 146 | 494 | 53 | 113 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 51 | 0 | 44 | 120 | 0.229 | 0.9 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 139 | 409 | 48 | 105 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 36 | 90 | 0.257 | 108.5 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 141 | 369 | 32 | 87 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 40 | 3 | 27 | 76 | 0.236 | 77.5 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 58 | 160 | 15 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 34 | 0.237 | -107.9 |
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 65 | 98 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 0.163 | -349.3 |
| 1968 | CHC | NL | 75 | 188 | 22 | 42 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 38 | 0.223 | 49.6 |
| 1969 | CHC | NL | 134 | 338 | 38 | 80 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 54 | 2 | 47 | 74 | 0.237 | 926.2 |
| 1970 | CHC | NL | 149 | 514 | 102 | 162 | 33 | 4 | 32 | 115 | 0 | 93 | 99 | 0.315 | 4415.3 |
| 1971 | CHC | NL | 117 | 383 | 50 | 98 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 60 | 0 | 50 | 61 | 0.256 | 1150.0 |
| 1972 | CHC | NL | 115 | 368 | 65 | 100 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 64 | 3 | 52 | 64 | 0.272 | 1703.5 |
| 1973 | CHC | NL | 92 | 201 | 27 | 49 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 42 | 42 | 0.244 | 48.6 |
| 1974 | STL | NL | 50 | 60 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0.267 | 64.8 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 309 | 259 | 2421 | 231 | 22 | 219 |
| 3B | 77 | 60 | 56 | 110 | 16 | 17 |
| OF | 871 | 697 | 1470 | 51 | 38 | 7 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | NYN | OF | 124 | 106 | 265 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 1963 | NYN | 3B | 59 | 54 | 45 | 103 | 14 | 14 |
| 1963 | NYN | OF | 82 | 72 | 149 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 1964 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYN | OF | 113 | 98 | 237 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| 1965 | NYN | 1B | 30 | 25 | 240 | 20 | 2 | 20 |
| 1965 | NYN | 3B | 14 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | NYN | OF | 91 | 62 | 136 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1966 | NYN | 1B | 17 | 11 | 120 | 12 | 1 | 14 |
| 1966 | NYN | OF | 45 | 31 | 63 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1967 | LAN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | LAN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | LAN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | LAN | OF | 37 | 16 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968 | CHN | OF | 66 | 49 | 115 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | CHN | OF | 125 | 87 | 153 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | CHN | 1B | 74 | 71 | 563 | 60 | 6 | 46 |
| 1970 | CHN | OF | 79 | 75 | 143 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1971 | CHN | 1B | 44 | 39 | 364 | 31 | 1 | 28 |
| 1971 | CHN | OF | 69 | 63 | 106 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | CHN | 1B | 77 | 69 | 670 | 70 | 6 | 61 |
| 1972 | CHN | OF | 27 | 27 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CHN | 1B | 51 | 38 | 398 | 31 | 5 | 37 |
| 1973 | CHN | OF | 13 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | SLN | 1B | 14 | 6 | 64 | 7 | 1 | 13 |
| 1974 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 307 |
| Third Base | 77 |
| Left Field | 117 |
| Center Field | 367 |
| Right Field | 420 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 52.0 | 336 | 0 |