Jimmy Walsh
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1915)
Jimmy Walsh was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1915 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Baltimore Terrapins, and the St. Louis Terriers, a span of 6 seasons. In 502 career games, he hit .285 with 447 hits, 25 home runs, and 212 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,622.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 174 lb
- Died
- 1/21/1947 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-04-25
- Last Game
- 1915-10-02
Full name: Michael Timothy Walsh
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | 1,571 | 178 | 447 | 84 | 14 | 25 | 212 | 45 | 101 | 197 | .285 | .332 | .404 | .735 | 2,622 |
Career AVG .285 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .404 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.
Career OPS .735 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — +10.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 88 | 242 | 28 | 60 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 5 | 25 | 38 | .248 | .249 (-1%) | .317 (+2%) | .326 (+5%) | .644 (+3%) | 153.4 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 94 | 289 | 29 | 78 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 21 | 30 | .270 | .266 (+1%) | .336 (-4%) | .356 (+4%) | .693 (avg) | -48.1 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 51 | 150 | 16 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 20 | .267 | .268 (-1%) | .335 (-10%) | .358 (+8%) | .694 (-1%) | -64.7 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 26 | 30 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BLF | FL | 120 | 428 | 54 | 132 | 25 | 4 | 10 | 65 | 18 | 22 | 56 | .308 | .255 (+21%) | .322 (+7%) | .339 (+34%) | .661 (+21%) | 1474.0 |
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 106 | 401 | 43 | 121 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 60 | 12 | 21 | 44 | .302 | .250 (+20%) | .318 (+7%) | .332 (+28%) | .651 (+17%) | 1106.9 |
| 1915 | SLF | FL | 17 | 31 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 1106.9 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 502 | 1,571 | 178 | 447 | 84 | 14 | 25 | 212 | 45 | 101 | 197 | .285 | — | — | — | — | 3,729 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 | — | 0 | ||
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 (502 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 273 | 839 | 97 | 243 | 22 | 136 | .290 |
| Away | 228 | 730 | 78 | 204 | 3 | 84 | .279 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2.2 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-02 | SLF | KCF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-29 | SLF | KCF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-19 | SLF | BLF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-16 | SLF | BRF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-14 | SLF | NEW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-13 | SLF | NEW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-12 | SLF | NEW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-12 | SLF | NEW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-07 | SLF | CHF | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-07 | SLF | CHF | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-10-09 | PHI | BSN | L | 2.2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 78 | 22 | 145 | 216 | 18 | 29 |
| 3B | 253 | 5 | 281 | 448 | 59 | 35 |
| C | 9 | 0 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| OF | 76 | 27 | 132 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 22 | 8 | 24 | 45 | 11 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | 2B | 26 | 22 | 53 | 72 | 7 | 8 |
| 1910 | PHI | 3B | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1910 | PHI | OF | 26 | 27 | 59 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1910 | PHI | SS | 9 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 8 | 3 |
| 1911 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHI | 2B | 14 | 0 | 26 | 41 | 2 | 8 |
| 1911 | PHI | 3B | 7 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHI | C | 4 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| 1911 | PHI | OF | 48 | 0 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHI | SS | 9 | 0 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
| 1912 | PHI | 2B | 31 | 0 | 57 | 94 | 9 | 10 |
| 1912 | PHI | 3B | 12 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1912 | PHI | C | 5 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | PHI | 2B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 1913 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | PHI | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BLF | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BLF | 3B | 113 | 0 | 125 | 217 | 25 | 18 |
| 1914 | BLF | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BLF | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | BLF | 3B | 106 | 0 | 131 | 190 | 22 | 15 |
| 1915 | SLF | 3B | 9 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 9 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 77 |
| Third Base | 253 |
| Shortstop | 24 |
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 33 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 2.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jimmy Walsh (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jimmy Walsh: the record in brief
April 25, 1910 and October 2, 1915 bracket Jimmy Walsh's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Walsh's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1910 to 1913), the Baltimore Terrapins (1914 through 1915), and the St. Louis Terriers (1915). Born on March 25, 1886, in Lima, OH, USA, Walsh is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5'9" and 174 pounds. Walsh's death is recorded on January 21, 1947, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Jimmy Walsh was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Timothy.
The batting record for Walsh: 502 games, 447 hits in 1,571 at bats, and a .285 average; the totals also include 25 home runs, 212 runs batted in, and 45 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .332 and .404 give Walsh a career OPS of .735. The league as a whole hit .258 across Walsh's seasons, which puts the .285 career mark 10.4% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Walsh
- What years did Jimmy Walsh play?
- Jimmy Walsh played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1915.
- Was Jimmy Walsh a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Walsh was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Jimmy Walsh hit?
- Jimmy Walsh hit 25 career home runs with 447 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Walsh play for?
- Jimmy Walsh played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1910–1913), the Baltimore Terrapins (1914–1915), and the St. Louis Terriers (1915).
- What were Jimmy Walsh's career stats?
- In 502 games, Jimmy Walsh had 447 hits, 25 home runs, 212 RBI, 178 runs, and 45 stolen bases, with a .285 batting average.
- What position did Jimmy Walsh play?
- Jimmy Walsh played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Walsh and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Walsh was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 174 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jimmy Walsh hit each season?
- Jimmy Walsh's home runs by season: 3 in 1910, 1 in 1911, 2 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 10 in 1914, and 9 in 1915. His most in one season was 10, in 1914.
- What was Jimmy Walsh's career batting average?
- Jimmy Walsh batted .285 over his career, with 447 hits in 1,571 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Walsh have?
- Jimmy Walsh drove in 212 runs in his career.
- What was Jimmy Walsh's career ERA?
- Jimmy Walsh finished with a 13.50 career ERA, going 0-1 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Jimmy Walsh in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Walsh has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.