Jim Mosolf
Born: 8/21/1905 in Puyallup, WA, USA
Died: 12/28/1979 in Dallas, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-09-09 | Final Game: 1933-09-19
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: James Frederick Mosolf
Biography
Jim Mosolf was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1929 until his retirement in 1933. His career spanned a transformative period in the sport, as baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of 118 games, Mosolf showcased his skills at the plate, finishing with a commendable batting average of .295. He contributed significantly to his teams with 56 hits, including 2 home runs and 28 RBIs.
Despite his relatively short career, Mosolf's performance highlighted his ability to hit for average and drive in runs, making him a valuable asset during his time in the league. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the early 1930s, where offensive production began to take center stage. Although he did not achieve notable fame or extensive statistics, Mosolf's contributions to the teams he played for during his career left an indelible mark on the history of the game.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1934 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 190 | 39 | 56 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 22 | 21 | 0.295 | 0.374 | 0.405 | 0.779 | 103.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 8 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.462 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 40 | 51 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0.333 | 85.1 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 39 | 44 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.250 | 4.5 |
| 1933 | CHC | NL | 31 | 82 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.268 | 13.6 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 41 | 0 | 75 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PIT | OF | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | PIT | OF | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1931 | PIT | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | CHN | OF | 22 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 28 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 10 |