Jimmy Say
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1887)
Jimmy Say was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1887 for 5 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. In 57 career games, he hit .263 with 57 hits, 1 home runs, and 12 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 179.
- 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
- Born
- 1862 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- Died
- 6/23/1894 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-07-22
- Last Game
- 1887-09-06
Full name: James I. Say
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 217 | 25 | 57 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .263 | .273 | .359 | .632 | 179 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.
Career SLG .359 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .632 vs. league average .639 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 12 | 48 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 10 | 34 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 16 | 59 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .220 | .243 (-9%) | .278 (-16%) | .327 (-7%) | .606 (-11%) | -104.3 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -104.3 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 16 | 64 | 9 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .375 | .270 (+39%) | .331 (+16%) | .373 (+46%) | .705 (+32%) | 283.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 57 | 217 | 25 | 57 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 74 | ||
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 | 35 |
| Shortstop | 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Say
- What years did Jimmy Say play?
- Jimmy Say played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1887.
- Was Jimmy Say a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Say was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Say hit?
- Jimmy Say hit 1 career home runs with 57 hits.
- What was Jimmy Say's career batting average?
- Jimmy Say batted .263 over his career, with 57 hits in 217 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Say have?
- Jimmy Say drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Say in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Say has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.