Jimmy Reynolds
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Jimmy Reynolds was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Memphis Red Sox and the Birmingham Black Barons. In 7 career games, he hit .143 with 3 hits. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 190 lb
- Died
- 3/2/1986 in Little Rock, AR, USA
Full name: James Edward Reynolds
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .217 | .143 | .360 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.
Career OBP .217 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.
Career OPS .360 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 49.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | MRS | NAL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BBB | NAL | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 6 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .182 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-07-01 | BIR | KCM | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-30 | BIR | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-06-06 | BIR | CAG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-04 | BIR | CAG | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-03 | BIR | CAG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-05 | BIR | CVB | W | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Jimmy Reynolds: the record in brief
Jimmy Reynolds's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1939 to 1946. Reynolds played for the Memphis Red Sox (1939) and the Birmingham Black Barons (1946). Born on December 3, 1920, in Little Rock, AR, USA, Reynolds is listed as a third baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'8" and 190 pounds. Reynolds's death is recorded on March 2, 1986, in Little Rock, AR, USA. Reynolds's full given name, per the bio, is James Edward Reynolds.
Reynolds's career batting table shows 7 games, 21 at bats and 3 hits, a .143 average. Over the seasons Reynolds played, league hitters batted .265; the .143 career figure is 46.2% below that. In OPS terms, Reynolds's .360 stands 49.3% below the league's .711. The highest hit total in a season was 2, in 1946. The best average in the busiest seasons was .154, in 1946.
In Negro Leagues play, Reynolds is credited with 5 hits in 16 at bats (.312). The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Reynolds
- Was Jimmy Reynolds a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Reynolds was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Reynolds hit?
- Jimmy Reynolds hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Reynolds play for?
- Jimmy Reynolds played for 2 teams: the Memphis Red Sox (1939) and the Birmingham Black Barons (1946).
- What were Jimmy Reynolds's career stats?
- In 7 games, Jimmy Reynolds had 3 hits, with a .143 batting average.
- What position did Jimmy Reynolds play?
- Jimmy Reynolds played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Reynolds and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Reynolds was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Jimmy Reynolds's career batting average?
- Jimmy Reynolds batted .143 over his career, with 3 hits in 21 at bats.
- Is Jimmy Reynolds in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Reynolds has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.