Jim Long
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1891-1893)
Jim Long was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1893 for the Louisville Colonels and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 61 career games, he hit .215 with 54 hits, 2 home runs, and 29 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/12/1932 in Louisville, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1891-08-09
- Last Game
- 1893-08-30
Full name: James M. Long
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 | .215 | .286 | .279 | .565 | -903 |
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 .565 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | LS2 | AA | 6 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1893 | BLN | NL | 55 | 226 | 31 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 27 | .212 | .279 (-24%) | .356 (-22%) | .379 (-25%) | .735 (-24%) | -903.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 61 | 251 | 36 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 33 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -903 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 59 |
| Center Field | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Long
- What years did Jim Long play?
- Jim Long played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1893.
- Was Jim Long a pitcher?
- No. Jim Long was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Long hit?
- Jim Long hit 2 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What was Jim Long's career batting average?
- Jim Long batted .215 over his career, with 54 hits in 251 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Long have?
- Jim Long drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Long in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Long has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.