Jim Riley
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1923)
Jim Riley was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1923 for the St. Louis Browns and the Washington Senators, a span of 3 seasons. In 6 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/25/1969 in Seguin, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-07-03
- Last Game
- 1923-10-07
Full name: James Norman Riley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .000 | .176 | .000 | .176 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .176 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .176 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 76.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | WS1 | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-10-07 | MIN | BOS | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1923-10-05 | MIN | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-05 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-04 | SLA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-07-04 | SLA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1921-07-03 | SLA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 4 |
Jim Riley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jim Riley debuted on July 3, 1921 and played a final game on October 7, 1923. The season rows list, in order, the St. Louis Browns (1921) and the Washington Senators (1923). Riley is listed as a second baseman at 185 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Riley hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 25, 1895, in Bayfield, NB, CAN. Riley died on May 25, 1969, in Seguin, TX, USA. Jim Riley was the playing name; the full given name is James Norman.
The batting record for Riley: 6 games, 0 hits in 14 at bats, and a .000 average. Measured against the leagues Riley played in, the .000 career average compares with a .285 league average over the same seasons, 100.0% below the league. The OPS comparison is .176 to a league .737, 76.1% below average.
Most of Riley's defensive work, 4 games, came at second base; the rest of the position table shows first base (2).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Riley
- What years did Jim Riley play?
- Jim Riley played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1923.
- Was Jim Riley a pitcher?
- No. Jim Riley was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Riley hit?
- Jim Riley hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Jim Riley play for?
- Jim Riley played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1921) and the Washington Senators (1923).
- What were Jim Riley's career stats?
- In 6 games, Jim Riley had 1 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Jim Riley play?
- Jim Riley played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Riley and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Riley was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Jim Riley's career batting average?
- Jim Riley batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 14 at bats.
- Is Jim Riley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Riley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.