Jim Hickman, baseball player, 159 home runs, 1962-1974

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

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

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

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

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1970 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 52.0 336 0