Jim Viox
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1916)
Jim Viox was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1916 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. In 506 career games, he hit .273 with 465 hits, 7 home runs, and 191 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,529.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 150 lb
- Died
- 1/6/1969 in Erlanger, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-05-09
- Last Game
- 1916-07-22
Full name: James Henry Viox
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 506 | 1,703 | 214 | 465 | 76 | 24 | 7 | 191 | 39 | 222 | 112 | .273 | .361 | .358 | .719 | 3,529 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.
Career OBP .361 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.
Career SLG .358 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.
Career OPS .719 vs. league average .662 across their career seasons — +8.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | PIT | NL | 33 | 70 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 9 | .186 | .268 (-31%) | .335 (-35%) | .358 (-4%) | .694 (-19%) | -249.5 |
| 1913 | PIT | NL | 137 | 492 | 86 | 156 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 65 | 14 | 64 | 28 | .317 | .259 (+22%) | .325 (+23%) | .345 (+23%) | .670 (+23%) | 2356.5 |
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 143 | 506 | 52 | 134 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 57 | 9 | 63 | 33 | .265 | .255 (+4%) | .322 (+9%) | .339 (-4%) | .661 (+2%) | 434.3 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 150 | 503 | 56 | 129 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 45 | 12 | 75 | 31 | .256 | .250 (+2%) | .318 (+12%) | .332 (avg) | .651 (+6%) | 858.5 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 43 | 132 | 12 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 11 | .250 | .248 (+1%) | .314 (+8%) | .326 (avg) | .640 (+4%) | 128.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 506 | 1,703 | 214 | 465 | 76 | 24 | 7 | 191 | 39 | 222 | 112 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 3,529 | ||
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 (505 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 262 | 862 | 102 | 238 | 5 | 101 | .276 |
| Away | 243 | 839 | 111 | 227 | 2 | 97 | .271 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-22 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-22 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-12 | PIT | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-11 | PIT | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-08 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-04 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-03 | PIT | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1916-07-02 | PIT | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-02 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-01 | PIT | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 422 | 0 | 745 | 1132 | 100 | 113 |
| 3B | 34 | 0 | 23 | 61 | 6 | 0 |
| OF | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 20 | 0 | 31 | 35 | 12 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | PIT | 3B | 10 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | PIT | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | PIT | SS | 8 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1913 | PIT | 2B | 124 | 0 | 223 | 314 | 23 | 29 |
| 1913 | PIT | SS | 10 | 0 | 18 | 20 | 7 | 1 |
| 1914 | PIT | 2B | 138 | 0 | 250 | 400 | 42 | 43 |
| 1914 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | PIT | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915 | PIT | 2B | 134 | 0 | 239 | 362 | 29 | 35 |
| 1915 | PIT | 3B | 13 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PIT | 2B | 25 | 0 | 33 | 56 | 6 | 6 |
| 1916 | PIT | 3B | 11 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 421 |
| Third Base | 33 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 2B |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 5.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1913 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 6.0 | 64 | 0 |
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Jim Viox: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Viox's first major league game on May 9, 1912; the last one listed came on July 22, 1916. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Viox played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on December 30, 1890, in Lockland, OH, USA, Viox was listed at 150 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Viox died on January 6, 1969, in Erlanger, KY, USA. Jim Viox was the playing name; the full given name is James Henry.
In 506 games and 1,703 at bats, Viox batted .273 with 465 hits; the totals also include 7 homers, 191 RBI, and 39 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .361 clip and slugging .358, Viox finished with a .719 OPS. Set against a .256 league average for the same years, Viox's .273 average sits 6.7% above it. In OPS terms, Viox's .719 stands 8.6% above the league's .662. Viox collected a career-high 156 hits in 1913.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Viox
- What years did Jim Viox play?
- Jim Viox played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1916.
- Was Jim Viox a pitcher?
- No. Jim Viox was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jim Viox hit?
- Jim Viox hit 7 career home runs with 465 hits.
- What was Jim Viox's career batting average?
- Jim Viox batted .273 over his career, with 465 hits in 1,703 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Viox have?
- Jim Viox drove in 191 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Viox in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Viox has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.