Jumbo Latham

First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1884)

Jumbo Latham was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1884 for 5 teams, including the Boston Red Stockings, a span of 10 seasons. In 334 career games, he hit .247 with 353 hits and 101 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

AVG .247
HR 0
RBI 101
H 353
OPS .561
PIV -1,487
Position
First Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'8" / 164 lb
Born
9/6/1852 in Utica, NY, USA
Died
5/26/1914 in Utica, NY, USA
MLB Debut
1875-04-19
Last Game
1884-10-11

Full name: George Warren Latham

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Career Batting Statistics

Jumbo Latham — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
334 1,431 209 353 35 17 0 101 6 35 12 .247 .266 .295 .561 -1,487

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OPS .561 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jumbo Latham — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1875 BS1 16 78 23 21 4 0 0 13 0 0 2 .269 .253 (+6%) .260 (+3%) .309 (+3%) .570 (+3%) 31.9
1875 NH1 20 76 6 15 1 0 0 5 6 0 4 .197 .253 (-22%) .260 (-24%) .309 (-32%) .570 (-29%) 31.9
1877 LS1 NL 59 278 42 81 10 6 0 22 0 5 6 .291 .271 (+7%) .289 (+5%) .337 (+10%) .626 (+8%) 294.8
1882 PH4 AA 74 323 47 92 10 2 0 38 0 10 0 .285 .248 (+15%) .275 (+11%) .329 (-1%) .605 (+5%) 283.4
1883 LS2 AA 88 368 60 92 7 6 0 0 0 12 0 .250 .257 (-3%) .285 (-4%) .345 (-13%) .631 (-9%) -426.3
1884 LS2 AA 77 308 31 52 3 3 0 23 0 8 0 .169 .243 (-31%) .278 (-29%) .327 (-39%) .606 (-35%) -1408.3
Career · 6 seasons 334 1,431 209 353 35 17 0 101 6 35 12 .247 — — — — -1,193

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.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jumbo Latham — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 306 0 3227 100 146 163
2B 14 0 39 43 14 7
3B 4 0 4 7 5 0
SS 13 0 7 36 18 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jumbo Latham — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1875 BS1 1B 16 0 174 5 14 12
1875 NH1 1B 14 0 181 6 9 7
1875 NH1 3B 3 0 2 7 5 0
1875 NH1 SS 4 0 3 18 8 1
1877 LS1 1B 59 0 659 24 36 28
1882 PH4 1B 74 0 792 12 23 28
1883 LS2 1B 67 0 633 21 31 40
1883 LS2 2B 14 0 39 43 14 7
1883 LS2 SS 9 0 4 18 10 2
1884 LS2 1B 76 0 788 32 33 48
1884 LS2 3B 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Jumbo Latham — Career Games by Position
Position Games
First Base 306
Second Base 14
Third Base 4
Shortstop 13

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Jumbo Latham (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Charles Wesley
    .248 avg, 3 HR
  2. 97
    Dickey Pearce
    .251 avg, 2 HR
  3. 94
    Blondy Ryan
    .239 avg, 8 HR
  4. 91
    George Scharein
    .240 avg, 2 HR
  5. 90
    Bob Heise
    .247 avg, 1 HR
  6. 89
    Onix Concepcion
    .239 avg, 3 HR

Jumbo Latham: the record in brief

According to the bio, Jumbo Latham debuted on April 19, 1875 and played a final game on October 11, 1884. The team column moves through the Boston Red Stockings (1875), the New Haven Elm Citys (1875), the Louisville Grays (1877), the Philadelphia Athletics (1882), and the Louisville Eclipse (1883 through 1884). Born on September 6, 1852, in Utica, NY, USA, Latham is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Latham's listed size is 5'8" and 164 pounds. Latham's death is recorded on May 26, 1914, in Utica, NY, USA. The given name on file is George Warren Latham.

In 334 games and 1,431 at bats, Latham batted .247 with 353 hits; the totals also include 101 RBI. Latham got on base at a .266 rate and slugged .295 (.561 OPS). The .247 career average is close to the .250 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .561 to a league .609, 7.9% below average. 1882 produced Latham's most hits, 92 of them for the Philadelphia Athletics. The RBI column peaks at 38 in 1882.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jumbo Latham

What years did Jumbo Latham play?
Jumbo Latham played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1884.
Was Jumbo Latham a pitcher?
No. Jumbo Latham was a position player (First Baseman).
How many home runs did Jumbo Latham hit?
Jumbo Latham hit 0 career home runs with 353 hits.
What teams did Jumbo Latham play for?
Jumbo Latham played for 5 teams: the Boston Red Stockings (1875), the New Haven Elm Citys (1875), the Louisville Grays (1877), the Philadelphia Athletics (1882), and the Louisville Eclipse (1883–1884).
What were Jumbo Latham's career stats?
In 334 games, Jumbo Latham had 353 hits, 101 RBI, 209 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
What position did Jumbo Latham play?
Jumbo Latham played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jumbo Latham and how much did he weigh?
Jumbo Latham was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 164 pounds.
What was Jumbo Latham's career batting average?
Jumbo Latham batted .247 over his career, with 353 hits in 1,431 at bats.
How many RBI did Jumbo Latham have?
Jumbo Latham drove in 101 runs in his career.
Is Jumbo Latham in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jumbo Latham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.