Jim Stephens
Born: 12/10/1883 in Salineville, OH, USA
Died: 1/2/1965 in Oxford, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-04-11 | Final Game: 1912-10-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 157 lbs
Full name: James Walter Stephens
Biography
Jim Stephens was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played in the major leagues from 1907 to 1912. Throughout his career, Stephens participated in 428 games, primarily serving as a position player. He recorded a total of 276 hits, which included 3 home runs and 97 runs batted in (RBIs), while finishing his career with a batting average of .22. Known for his speed on the bases, he also amassed 14 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Stephens played during a formative period in baseball, just before the rise of the deadball era's end, characterized by a focus on small ball tactics and strategic play. His contributions to the teams he played for, while not as statistically significant as some contemporaries, reflected the evolving nature of the game during his era. Though he may not have achieved the fame of some of his peers, Jim Stephens' journey through the early 20th century baseball landscape remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428 | 1252 | 95 | 276 | 30 | 21 | 3 | 97 | 14 | 77 | 115 | 0.220 | 0.273 | 0.285 | 0.558 | -3042.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 58 | 173 | 15 | 35 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 25 | 0.202 | -325.7 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 47 | 150 | 14 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0.200 | -391.6 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 79 | 223 | 18 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 28 | 0.220 | -322.2 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 99 | 289 | 24 | 62 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 16 | 40 | 0.215 | -934.3 |
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 70 | 212 | 11 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0.231 | -505.2 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 75 | 205 | 13 | 51 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0.249 | -563.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 401 | 245 | 1631 | 594 | 81 | 52 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | SLA | C | 56 | 48 | 200 | 63 | 9 | 4 |
| 1908 | SLA | C | 45 | 44 | 193 | 68 | 11 | 4 |
| 1909 | SLA | C | 72 | 65 | 335 | 103 | 9 | 9 |
| 1910 | SLA | C | 96 | 88 | 418 | 156 | 17 | 18 |
| 1911 | SLA | C | 66 | 0 | 223 | 94 | 17 | 7 |
| 1912 | SLA | C | 66 | 0 | 262 | 110 | 18 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 401 |