Jimmy Hurst
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997)
Jimmy Hurst was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1997 for the Detroit Tigers. In 13 career games, he hit .176 with 3 hits, 1 home runs, 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 225 lb
- Died
- 7/6/2024 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-10
- Last Game
- 1997-09-28
Full name: Jimmy O'Neal Hurst
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .176 | .263 | .412 | .675 | 0 |
Career AVG .176 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career SLG .412 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .675 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | DET | AL | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .250 |
| Away | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-28 | DET | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-27 | DET | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-09-26 | DET | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997-09-24 | DET | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-23 | DET | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-22 | DET | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-21 | DET | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-20 | DET | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-19 | DET | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-17 | DET | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Community College | Poplar Bluff | MO | 1991 |
Jimmy Hurst: the record in brief
Jimmy Hurst played a first major league game on September 10, 1997 and a last one on September 28, 1997. All of the seasons listed were played for the Detroit Tigers. Listed as an outfielder, Hurst threw and hit right-handed. Hurst is listed at 6'6" and 225 pounds. The birth record reads March 1, 1972, in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA. Hurst's death is recorded on July 6, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA. Jimmy Hurst was the playing name; the full given name is Jimmy O'Neal.
Across 13 games at the plate, Hurst's career line reads 3 hits in 17 at bats for a .176 average, along with 1 home run and 1 runs batted in. Hurst's .176 average ran 33.9% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. Only one season appears, 1997 for the Detroit Tigers, when Hurst played 13 games and went 3 for 17.
Most of Hurst's defensive work, 10 games, came at right field; the rest of the position table shows left field (1), center field (1), and designated hitter (1). In the outfield, Hurst's fielding totals are 12 putouts, 0 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Hurst
- Was Jimmy Hurst a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Hurst was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Hurst hit?
- Jimmy Hurst hit 1 career home run with 3 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Hurst play for?
- Jimmy Hurst played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1997).
- What were Jimmy Hurst's career stats?
- In 13 games, Jimmy Hurst had 3 hits, 1 home runs, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .176 batting average.
- What position did Jimmy Hurst play?
- Jimmy Hurst played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Hurst and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Hurst was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Jimmy Hurst's career batting average?
- Jimmy Hurst batted .176 over his career, with 3 hits in 17 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Hurst have?
- Jimmy Hurst drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Hurst in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Hurst has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.