Jim Stroner

Born: 5/29/1901 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/6/1975 in Tarboro, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-05-01 | Final Game: 1929-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Melvin Stroner

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Biography

Jim Stroner, born in 1901, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable appearance in the Major Leagues during the 1929 season. Stroner played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 6 games. His time in the league was short-lived, but he managed to achieve a batting average of 0.375, showcasing his potential with 3 hits, although he did not record any home runs or RBIs. Stroner’s career spanned from May 1 to May 31, 1929, a period marked by the transitional phase of baseball as it moved away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded game. While Stroner's major league career was limited, his performance during those few games indicates that he possessed the skills necessary to compete at the highest level. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, where competition for roster spots was fierce, and opportunities could be fleeting. Although he did not leave a lasting legacy in the stat books, Jim Stroner remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to succeed in the ever-evolving landscape of the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
13.0	10.0	0	3.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	3.0	0	0	0.300	0.462	0.600	1.062

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1931	4.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	.000	0.500	.000	0.500
1933	9.0	8.0	0	3.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.375	0.444	0.750	1.194

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	8	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.375	0.444	0.500	0.944	0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — +29.6% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +25.7% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +20.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.944 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — +22.8% above 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
1929	PIT	NL	6	8	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	0	1	3	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	PIT	3B	2	0	1	3	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2