Jim Park
Born: 11/10/1892 in Richmond, KY, USA
Died: 12/17/1970 in Lexington, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-09-07 | Final Game: 1917-07-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Park
Biography
Jim Park was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1892, whose career spanned from 1915 to 1917. He made his mark in a transitional era of baseball, just before the onset of the lively ball era, which would dramatically alter the landscape of the game. Park played his entire Major League career during this time, showcasing his talents with a record of 4-5 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.02. His ability to limit runs while striking out 40 batters demonstrated his skill on the mound and his potential as a reliable pitcher.
Despite a brief career, Jim Park contributed to the teams he played for with his competitive spirit and pitching prowess. While he did not record any saves, his ERA positioned him among the more effective pitchers of his time. Park's career, though short-lived, reflected the challenges and changes in baseball during the early 20th century, as players adapted to new strategies and styles of play in a rapidly evolving sport. His legacy is a reminder of the many talented athletes who shaped the early years of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 122.0 | 114 | 41 | 4 | 46 | 40 | 3.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 1.19 | -473.5 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 1 | 4 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79.0 | 69 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 2.62 | -512.9 |
| 1917 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6.64 | -564.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0.188 | 0.188 | 0.219 | 0.406 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 3 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 26 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | SLA | AL | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 42 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | SLA | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| 1917 | SLA | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | KY | 1910 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1911, 1913, 1914 |