Jim Reilly

Born: 5/5/1860 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 3/5/1924 in Richmond, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-06-08 | Final Game: 1885-06-19

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: James F. Reilly

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Biography

Jim Reilly was a professional baseball player born in 1860, whose brief career spanned from 1885 to June 19 of the same year. Playing primarily as a position player, Reilly appeared in just 10 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 7 hits, 3 runs batted in, and maintained a batting average of .175. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Reilly's contributions during the early days of professional baseball came during a transformative period in the sport, where players were beginning to establish their identities on the field. Reilly's career, while short-lived, reflects the challenges faced by players in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the amateur game to a more organized professional structure. His stint in the league may not have produced overwhelming statistics, but he was part of the early fabric of baseball, contributing to the growth and popularity of the game. Reilly’s time in the sport, albeit limited, serves as a reminder of the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	40	6	7	3	0	0	3	0	2	0	0.175	0.214	0.250	0.464	0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1885	NY4	AA	10	40	6	7	3	0	0	3	0	2	0	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	8	0	32	24	10	3
3B	2	0	1	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1885	NY4	2B	8	0	32	24	10	3
1885	NY4	3B	2	0	1	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	8
Third Base	2