Jim Long

Born: 11/15/1862 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 12/12/1932 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-08-09 | Final Game: 1893-08-30

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: James M. Long

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Jim Long, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1890s. He played from 1891 to 1893, participating in a total of 61 games during his brief but notable career. Primarily recognized as a position player, Long showcased his skills as a competent hitter and a dynamic base runner. Over the course of his career, he amassed 54 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 29 runs, finishing with a batting average of .215. His ability to steal bases was particularly noteworthy, as he successfully swiped 24 bags, a testament to his speed and agility on the field. Long's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new playing styles and strategies. While not a superstar, his contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Though his time in Major League Baseball was relatively short, Long's legacy as a player who embraced the aggressive style of play characteristic of the time remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
61	251	36	54	8	1	2	29	24	19	33	0.215	0.286	0.279	0.565	-1009.8

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

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
1891	LS2	AA	6	25	5	6	0	0	0	4	1	3	6	0.240	—	—	—	—	0.0
1893	BLN	NL	55	226	31	48	8	1	2	25	23	16	27	0.212	.279 (-24%)	.356 (-22%)	.379 (-25%)	.735 (-24%)	-1009.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	61	0	119	10	16	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	LS2	OF	6	0	10	2	2	1
1893	BLN	OF	55	0	109	8	14	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	59
Center Field	2