Jim Stanley

Born: 12/1/1887 in Plymouth, PA, USA

Died: 2/11/1947 in Michigan City, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1914-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: James Francis Stanley

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Biography

Jim Stanley was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1914 season. His career spanned from April 19, 1914, to September 29, 1914, during a time when the game was beginning to transition from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive phase. As a position player, Stanley appeared in 54 games, contributing to his teams with a total of 19 hits, 4 runs batted in, and 2 stolen bases. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .194, he was an important part of the fabric of early 20th-century baseball. Though not known for his power, as evidenced by his lack of home runs, Stanley’s role as a position player highlighted the diverse skill sets that players of his era brought to the game. His brief stint in the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players in the early 1900s, where competition was fierce, and opportunities were limited. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's greats, Stanley’s participation in the major leagues during this pivotal time exemplifies the spirit of baseball in an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 98 13 19 3 0 0 4 2 19 14 0.194 0.347 0.224 0.572 -102.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.572 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1914 CHF FL 54 98 13 19 3 0 0 4 2 19 14 0.194 .255 (-24%) .322 (+8%) .339 (-34%) .661 (-14%) -102.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 3 0 2 4 1 0
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 40 0 48 60 15 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CHF 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1914 CHF 3B 3 0 2 4 1 0
1914 CHF OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1914 CHF SS 40 0 48 60 15 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 3
Shortstop 40
Left Field 1