Jim Ritz, baseball player, 1894-1894

Jim Ritz

Born: 1874 in Altoona, PA, USA

Died: 11/10/1896 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-07-20 | Final Game: 1894-07-20

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James S. Ritz

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Biography

Jim Ritz, born in 1874, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the briefest of stints during the late 19th century. His career spanned a single day on July 20, 1894, when he appeared in one game as a position player. Despite the brevity of his time on the field, Ritz was noted for his speed, successfully stealing one base during his only appearance. However, he did not record any hits, runs batted in, or home runs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Ritz's fleeting career is emblematic of the many players who participated in the formative years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by rapid changes and the evolution of playing styles. His experiences reflect the challenges faced by athletes in the era, as they navigated a competitive landscape with limited opportunities. While Jim Ritz may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his brief chapter in baseball history serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the sport's development during its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000 0.200 0.000 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 75.4% 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
1894 PIT NL 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 1 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1894 PIT 3B 1 0 1 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1