Jim Tyrone
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1977)
Jim Tyrone was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1977 for the Chicago Cubs and the Athletics, a span of 6 seasons. In 177 career games, he hit .227 with 92 hits, 8 home runs, and 32 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
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-08-27
- Last Game
- 1977-10-02
Full name: James Vernon Tyrone
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 405 | 52 | 92 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 32 | 6 | 32 | 77 | .227 | .281 | .328 | .609 | -846 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OPS .609 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHN | NL | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHN | NL | 57 | 81 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | .185 | .256 (-28%) | .324 (-26%) | .369 (-13%) | .693 (-19%) | -250.4 |
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 11 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 96 | 294 | 32 | 72 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 3 | 25 | 62 | .245 | .264 (-7%) | .329 (-9%) | .401 (-15%) | .730 (-12%) | -595.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 177 | 405 | 52 | 92 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 32 | 6 | 32 | 77 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -846 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (177 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 201 | 28 | 47 | 5 | 16 | .234 |
| Away | 82 | 204 | 24 | 45 | 3 | 16 | .221 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | OAK | TEX | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-10-01 | OAK | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-30 | OAK | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977-09-28 | OAK | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977-09-27 | OAK | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1977-09-27 | OAK | KCR | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-26 | OAK | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977-09-25 | OAK | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-25 | OAK | TEX | L | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1977-09-23 | OAK | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 42 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 84 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Pan American | Edinburg | TX | 1970, 1971 |
Jim Tyrone: the record in brief
Jim Tyrone played a first major league game on August 27, 1972 and a last one on October 2, 1977. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (1972 through 1975) and the Oakland Athletics (1977). Tyrone, an outfielder by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Tyrone is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 185 pounds. The birth record reads January 29, 1949, in Alice, TX, USA. Jim Tyrone was the playing name; the full given name is James Vernon.
Tyrone's career batting table shows 177 games, 405 at bats and 92 hits, a .227 average, along with 8 homers and 32 RBI. Reaching base at a .281 clip and slugging .328, Tyrone finished with a .609 OPS. Tyrone's .227 average ran 11.2% below the .256 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Tyrone's .609 stands 12.8% below the league's .699. The highest hit total in a season was 72, in 1977. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .245 in 1977, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Tyrone
- What years did Jim Tyrone play?
- Jim Tyrone played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1977.
- Was Jim Tyrone a pitcher?
- No. Jim Tyrone was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Tyrone hit?
- Jim Tyrone hit 8 career home runs with 92 hits.
- What was Jim Tyrone's career batting average?
- Jim Tyrone batted .227 over his career, with 92 hits in 405 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Tyrone have?
- Jim Tyrone drove in 32 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Tyrone in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Tyrone has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.