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 |
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 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.
- What teams did Jim Riley play for?
- Jim Riley played for the St. Louis Browns and the Washington Senators.