Jim Mangan
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952-1956)
Jim Mangan was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Giants, a span of 5 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .153 with 9 hits and 5 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- Died
- 7/19/2007 in San Jose, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-04-16
- Last Game
- 1956-08-04
Full name: James Daniel Mangan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 59 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 18 | .153 | .265 | .153 | .417 | 0 |
Career AVG .153 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career SLG .153 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.
Career OPS .417 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 41.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 11 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1954 | PIT | NL | 14 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 20 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 59 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 18 | .153 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .138 |
| Away | 21 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-08-04 | NY1 | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-08-03 | NY1 | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-08-03 | NY1 | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-08-02 | NY1 | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-07-20 | NY1 | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-07-19 | NY1 | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-07-04 | NY1 | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-27 | NY1 | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-24 | NY1 | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-16 | NY1 | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1947, 1948, 1949 |
Jim Mangan: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Mangan's first major league game on April 16, 1952; the last one listed came on August 4, 1956. The season rows list, in order, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1952 to 1954) and the New York Giants (1956). Mangan is listed as a catcher at 190 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio says Mangan threw and hit right-handed. Mangan was born on September 24, 1929, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Mangan's death is recorded on July 19, 2007, in San Jose, CA, USA. Jim Mangan was the playing name; the full given name is James Daniel.
Across 45 games at the plate, Mangan's career line reads 9 hits in 59 at bats for a .153 average, along with 5 runs batted in. Mangan got on base at a .265 rate and slugged .153 (.417 OPS). Mangan's .153 average ran 40.7% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .417 to a league .716, 41.7% below average. The hits column peaks at 5, in 1954. The best average in the busiest seasons was .192, in 1954.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Mangan
- What years did Jim Mangan play?
- Jim Mangan played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956.
- Was Jim Mangan a pitcher?
- No. Jim Mangan was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jim Mangan hit?
- Jim Mangan hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Jim Mangan play for?
- Jim Mangan played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1952, 1954) and the New York Giants (1956).
- What were Jim Mangan's career stats?
- In 45 games, Jim Mangan had 9 hits, 5 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .153 batting average.
- What position did Jim Mangan play?
- Jim Mangan played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Mangan and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Mangan was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Jim Mangan's career batting average?
- Jim Mangan batted .153 over his career, with 9 hits in 59 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Mangan have?
- Jim Mangan drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Mangan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Mangan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.