Jim Toy

First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1890)

Jim Toy was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890 for the Cleveland Blues and the Brooklyn Gladiators, a span of 4 seasons. In 153 career games, he hit .211 with 123 hits, 1 home runs, and 63 RBI.

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

AVG .211
HR 1
RBI 63
H 123
OPS .524
PIV -2,366
Position
First Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'6" / 160 lb
Born
2/20/1858 in Beaver Falls, PA, USA
Died
3/13/1919 in Cresson, PA, USA
MLB Debut
1887-04-20
Last Game
1890-07-30

Full name: James Madison Toy

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Career Batting Statistics

Jim Toy — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
153 583 67 123 23 5 1 63 10 28 40 .211 .251 .273 .524 -2,366

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .251 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OPS .524 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jim Toy — 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
1887 CL3 AA 109 423 56 94 20 5 1 56 8 17 40 .222 .270 (-18%) .331 (-23%) .373 (-20%) .705 (-21%) -1475.6
1890 BR4 AA 44 160 11 29 3 0 0 7 2 11 0 .181 .260 (-30%) .336 (-29%) .351 (-43%) .687 (-36%) -890.3
Career · 2 seasons 153 583 67 123 23 5 1 63 10 28 40 .211 — — — — -2,366

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.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jim Toy — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 82 0 707 30 19 54
3B 8 0 13 13 2 0
C 54 0 168 99 44 4
OF 11 0 21 2 2 1
SS 3 0 3 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jim Toy — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 CL3 1B 82 0 707 30 19 54
1887 CL3 3B 8 0 13 13 2 0
1887 CL3 C 10 0 20 13 8 0
1887 CL3 OF 11 0 21 2 2 1
1887 CL3 SS 3 0 3 7 1 0
1890 BR4 C 44 0 148 86 36 4

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Jim Toy — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Catcher 54
First Base 82
Third Base 8
Shortstop 3
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 7

Jim Toy: the record in brief

Jim Toy played a first major league game on April 20, 1887 and a last one on July 30, 1890. By club, Toy's seasons break down as the Cleveland Blues (1887) and the Brooklyn Gladiators (1890). Toy is listed as a first baseman at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-6 frame. Toy batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is February 20, 1858, in Beaver Falls, PA, USA. Toy died on March 13, 1919, in Cresson, PA, USA. On the record, Jim Toy was born James Madison Toy.

Across 153 games at the plate, Toy's career line reads 123 hits in 583 at bats for a .211 average, plus 1 home run and 63 runs batted in. Toy got on base at a .251 rate and slugged .273 (.524 OPS). Toy's .211 average ran 20.2% below the .264 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Toy's .524 stands 24.7% below the league's .695. Toy collected a career-high 94 hits in 1887. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .222 in 1887, did not top the league's .270.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Toy

What years did Jim Toy play?
Jim Toy played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890.
Was Jim Toy a pitcher?
No. Jim Toy was a position player (First Baseman).
How many home runs did Jim Toy hit?
Jim Toy hit 1 career home run with 123 hits.
What teams did Jim Toy play for?
Jim Toy played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Blues (1887) and the Brooklyn Gladiators (1890).
What were Jim Toy's career stats?
In 153 games, Jim Toy had 123 hits, 1 home runs, 63 RBI, 67 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .211 batting average.
What position did Jim Toy play?
Jim Toy played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jim Toy and how much did he weigh?
Jim Toy was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 160 pounds.
How many home runs did Jim Toy hit each season?
Jim Toy's home runs by season: 1 in 1887 and 0 in 1890. His most in one season was 1, in 1887.
What was Jim Toy's career batting average?
Jim Toy batted .211 over his career, with 123 hits in 583 at bats.
How many RBI did Jim Toy have?
Jim Toy drove in 63 runs in his career.
Is Jim Toy in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jim Toy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.