Jim Ritz
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1894)
Jim Ritz was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1894 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1 career game, 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Born
- 1874 in Altoona, PA, USA
- Died
- 11/10/1896 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1894-07-20
Full name: James S. Ritz
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 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 | 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 .200 vs. league average .814 across their career seasons — 75.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
Jim Ritz: the record in brief
The bio dates Jim Ritz's major league debut to July 20, 1894. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. At 165 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame, Ritz is listed as a third baseman. The recorded birth is in 1874, in Altoona, PA, USA. Ritz died on November 10, 1896, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Jim Ritz was the playing name; the full given name is James S.
The batting record for Ritz: 1 games, 0 hits in 4 at bats, and a .000 average. Measured against the leagues Ritz played in, the .000 career average compares with a .309 league average over the same seasons, 100.0% below the league. The OPS comparison is .200 to a league .814, 75.4% below average. Only one season appears, 1894 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, when Ritz played 1 games and went 0 for 4.
Ritz appears at one position only: third base, in 1 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Ritz
- Was Jim Ritz a pitcher?
- No. Jim Ritz was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Ritz hit?
- Jim Ritz hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Jim Ritz play for?
- Jim Ritz played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1894).
- What were Jim Ritz's career stats?
- In 1 game, Jim Ritz had 1 runs and 1 stolen bases, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Jim Ritz play?
- Jim Ritz played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Ritz and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Ritz was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Jim Ritz's career batting average?
- Jim Ritz batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- Is Jim Ritz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Ritz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.