Jim Korwan

Jim Korwan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1874, whose career spanned from 1894 to July 17, 1897. During his time in the Major Leagues, Korwan played in an era characterized by offensive prowess and evolving pitching styles, as teams began to adapt to the growing importance of the strikeout. He made his debut in the midst of the late 19th-century baseball boom, a period when the game was beginning to transition toward modern practices. Though his career record stood at 1-2, Korwan's contributions on the mound included a total of 14 strikeouts and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.92. While these statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, they illustrate the challenges pitchers faced during a time when batting averages were often high and run production was rampant. Korwan's brief stint in the major leagues highlights the competitive nature of the sport and the various roles that players undertook in the early days of baseball, making him a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.