Jim Mullen
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1904-1905)
Jim Mullen was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1905 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Washington Senators, a span of 2 seasons. In 118 career games, he hit .197 with 74 hits, 1 home runs, and 26 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 173 lb
- Died
- 12/6/1956 in Pittston, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1904-06-01
- Last Game
- 1905-07-08
Full name: James Henry Mullen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 375 | 37 | 74 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 65 | .197 | .236 | .275 | .511 | -1,043 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.
Career OBP .236 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career SLG .275 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career OPS .511 vs. league average .626 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 22 | 52 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | .269 | .246 (+9%) | .300 (+7%) | .321 (+8%) | .622 (+7%) | 62.9 |
| 1904 | WS1 | AL | 27 | 102 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | .186 | .246 (-25%) | .300 (-25%) | .321 (-24%) | .622 (-25%) | 62.9 |
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 19 | 58 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | .172 | .246 (-30%) | .300 (-21%) | .321 (-46%) | .622 (-34%) | 62.9 |
| 1905 | WS1 | AL | 50 | 163 | 18 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 25 | .190 | .248 (-23%) | .307 (-30%) | .322 (-5%) | .629 (-17%) | -488.6 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 118 | 375 | 37 | 74 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 65 | .197 | — | — | — | — | -300 | ||
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 (118 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52 | 168 | 15 | 36 | 1 | 13 | .214 |
| Away | 66 | 209 | 22 | 38 | 0 | 14 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-07-08 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-07-05 | MIN | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1905-07-04 | MIN | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-07-04 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-07-03 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-07-01 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-06-30 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-06-29 | MIN | BOS | L | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-06-28 | MIN | PHA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1905-06-27 | MIN | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 32 |
| Second Base | 71 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | New York | NY | 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904 |
Jim Mullen: the record in brief
Jim Mullen played a first major league game on June 1, 1904 and a last one on July 8, 1905. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1904) and the Washington Senators (1904 through 1905). Born on January 9, 1877, in Avoca, PA, USA, Mullen is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 173 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Mullen's death is recorded on December 6, 1956, in Pittston, PA, USA. Jim Mullen was the playing name; the full given name is James Henry.
Mullen collected 74 hits in 375 at bats across 118 games, good for a .197 batting average, adding 1 home run and 26 RBI. Reaching base at a .236 clip and slugging .275, Mullen finished with a .511 OPS. Set against a .247 league average for the same years, Mullen's .197 average sits 20.3% below it. By OPS the gap is 18.4% below league average (.511 against .626). The highest hit total in a season was 31, in 1905. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .190 in 1905, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Mullen
- What years did Jim Mullen play?
- Jim Mullen played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1905.
- Was Jim Mullen a pitcher?
- No. Jim Mullen was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Mullen hit?
- Jim Mullen hit 1 career home run with 74 hits.
- What teams did Jim Mullen play for?
- Jim Mullen played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1904) and the Washington Senators (1904–1905).
- What were Jim Mullen's career stats?
- In 118 games, Jim Mullen had 74 hits, 1 home runs, 26 RBI, 37 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .197 batting average.
- What position did Jim Mullen play?
- Jim Mullen played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Mullen and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Mullen was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 173 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jim Mullen hit each season?
- Jim Mullen's home runs by season: 1 in 1904 and 0 in 1905. His most in one season was 1, in 1904.
- What was Jim Mullen's career batting average?
- Jim Mullen batted .197 over his career, with 74 hits in 375 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Mullen have?
- Jim Mullen drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Mullen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Mullen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.