Jim Lindsey
Born: 1/24/1899 in Greensburg, LA, USA
Died: 10/25/1963 in Jackson, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-05-01 | Final Game: 1937-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Kendrick Lindsey
Biography
Jim Lindsey was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 until his retirement in 1937. Born in 1899, Lindsey showcased his talents on the mound during an era that was transitioning from the "deadball" period into a more offense-oriented phase of the game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 21-20, reflecting his competitive spirit and resilience in a challenging pitching landscape.
With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.7, Lindsey was known for his ability to navigate tough innings and secure crucial outs, amassing a total of 175 strikeouts and 19 saves. His contributions to his teams were significant during a time when pitching styles were evolving and the game was becoming increasingly dynamic. Although not a superstar, Lindsey's steady performance and reliability on the mound earned him a respected place in baseball history, representing the hardworking players of his era who laid the groundwork for future generations.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 20 | 177 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 431.0 | 507 | 225 | 25 | 176 | 175 | 4.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 4 | 5 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 83.7 | 105 | 56 | 24 | 29 | 6.02 | 337.0 |
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 21.00 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 5.51 | - |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 7 | 5 | 39 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 105.7 | 131 | 52 | 46 | 50 | 4.43 | - |
| 1931 | STL | NL | 6 | 4 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 74.7 | 77 | 23 | 45 | 32 | 2.77 | - |
| 1932 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 89.3 | 96 | 49 | 38 | 31 | 4.94 | - |
| 1933 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | - |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14.0 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6.43 | - |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 38.3 | 43 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 3.52 | -353.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 97 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.186 | 0.194 | 0.216 | 0.410 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 29 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 39 | 28 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | STL | NL | 35 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | STL | NL | 33 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | STL | NL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WS | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1930 | WS | SLN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.38 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5.40 |
| 1930 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.93 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 177 | 0 | 2 | 71 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | CLE | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1924 | CLE | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | SLN | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | SLN | P | 35 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932 | SLN | P | 33 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | SLN | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | BRO | P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 177 |