Jimmy Say
Born: 1862 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 6/23/1894 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1882-07-22 | Final Game: 1887-09-06
Full name: James I. Say
Biography
Jimmy Say was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who played as a position player during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1882 to September 6, 1887, a period characterized by the early development of the modern game. Over the course of his career, Say participated in 57 games, compiling a total of 57 hits, including one home run and 12 runs batted in, while achieving a batting average of .263. His playing style reflected the transition of baseball from the deadball era, where contact hitting and speed were valued, to a more power-oriented approach.
Say's contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in a time when the game was still evolving. Despite a modest statistical output, his presence on the field during the formative years of professional baseball positioned him as a part of the sport's historical tapestry. Although he may not be a household name today, Jimmy Say's career exemplified the dedication and competitive spirit of early baseball players who laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes.
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 | 0.263 | 0.273 | 0.359 | 0.632 | 175.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 10 | 34 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 12 | 48 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | WIL | UA | 16 | 59 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.220 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 16 | 64 | 9 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.375 | 283.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 35 | 0 | 32 | 48 | 36 | 5 |
| SS | 22 | 0 | 31 | 76 | 14 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | SS | 10 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 6 | 3 |
| 1882 | PH4 | SS | 12 | 0 | 21 | 42 | 8 | 7 |
| 1884 | KCU | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1884 | WIL | 3B | 16 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 2 |
| 1887 | CL3 | 3B | 16 | 0 | 19 | 26 | 18 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 35 |
| Shortstop | 22 |