Jimmy Wasdell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1937-1947)
Jimmy Wasdell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1947 for 5 teams, including the Washington Senators, a span of 11 seasons. In 888 career games, he hit .273 with 782 hits, 29 home runs, and 341 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 961.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/6/1983 in New Port Richey, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1937-09-03
- Last Game
- 1947-04-18
Full name: James Charles Wasdell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 888 | 2,866 | 339 | 782 | 109 | 34 | 29 | 341 | 29 | 243 | 165 | .273 | .332 | .365 | .697 | 961 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .697 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS1 | AL | 32 | 110 | 13 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 13 | .255 | .276 (-8%) | .342 (-13%) | .398 (+5%) | .740 (-3%) | -101.3 |
| 1938 | WS1 | AL | 53 | 140 | 19 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 12 | .236 | .272 (-14%) | .341 (-13%) | .392 (-22%) | .734 (-18%) | -400.8 |
| 1939 | WS1 | AL | 29 | 109 | 12 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 16 | .303 | .274 (+10%) | .342 (+6%) | .393 (-7%) | .735 (-1%) | -2.5 |
| 1940 | WS1 | AL | 10 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .086 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 77 | 230 | 35 | 64 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 18 | 24 | .278 | .267 (+4%) | .335 (-1%) | .387 (+7%) | .722 (+3%) | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 94 | 265 | 39 | 79 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 2 | 16 | 15 | .298 | .262 (+14%) | .332 (+4%) | .373 (+12%) | .705 (+8%) | 354.6 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 122 | 409 | 44 | 106 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 1 | 47 | 22 | .259 | .253 (+2%) | .323 (+4%) | .349 (-9%) | .672 (-3%) | -69.3 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 141 | 522 | 54 | 136 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 67 | 6 | 46 | 22 | .261 | .255 (+2%) | .324 (-1%) | .346 (-1%) | .671 (-1%) | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PHI | NL | 133 | 451 | 47 | 125 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 45 | 17 | .277 | .261 (+6%) | .325 (+6%) | .357 (-1%) | .683 (+2%) | 259.8 |
| 1945 | PHI | NL | 134 | 500 | 65 | 150 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 60 | 7 | 32 | 11 | .300 | .260 (+15%) | .328 (+5%) | .354 (+16%) | .683 (+11%) | 914.9 |
| 1946 | PHI | NL | 26 | 51 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .255 | .256 (-1%) | .328 (-6%) | .358 (+9%) | .687 (+2%) | -0.1 |
| 1946 | CLE | AL | 32 | 41 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | .268 | — | — | — | — | -0.1 |
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 888 | 2,866 | 339 | 782 | 109 | 34 | 29 | 341 | 29 | 243 | 165 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 955 | ||
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 (888 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 437 | 1386 | 163 | 362 | 6 | 159 | .261 |
| Away | 451 | 1482 | 175 | 420 | 23 | 184 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-04-18 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-28 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-22 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-21 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-15 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-07 | CLE | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-09-02 | CLE | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-08-29 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-28 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-08-26 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 277 | 0 | 2431 | 156 | 36 | 222 |
| OF | 462 | 0 | 878 | 27 | 32 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | WS1 | 1B | 21 | 0 | 182 | 10 | 1 | 18 |
| 1937 | WS1 | OF | 7 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938 | WS1 | 1B | 26 | 0 | 220 | 12 | 1 | 26 |
| 1938 | WS1 | OF | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | WS1 | 1B | 28 | 0 | 255 | 15 | 10 | 24 |
| 1940 | WS1 | 1B | 8 | 0 | 76 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 1940 | BRO | 1B | 17 | 0 | 122 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 1940 | BRO | OF | 42 | 0 | 70 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1941 | BRO | 1B | 15 | 0 | 101 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1941 | BRO | OF | 54 | 0 | 84 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1942 | PIT | 1B | 7 | 0 | 55 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 1942 | PIT | OF | 97 | 0 | 191 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 1943 | PHI | 1B | 82 | 0 | 749 | 56 | 10 | 62 |
| 1943 | PHI | OF | 56 | 0 | 108 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1944 | PHI | 1B | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1944 | PHI | OF | 121 | 0 | 243 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1945 | PHI | 1B | 63 | 0 | 597 | 43 | 7 | 51 |
| 1945 | PHI | OF | 65 | 0 | 142 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 1946 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | PHI | OF | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | CLE | 1B | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 1946 | CLE | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 277 |
| Left Field | 219 |
| Center Field | 40 |
| Right Field | 212 |
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Jimmy Wasdell: the record in brief
Jimmy Wasdell's major league career runs from a debut on September 3, 1937 to a final game on April 18, 1947. The season rows list, in order, the Washington Senators (1937 to 1940), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1940 to 1941), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1942 through 1943), the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1943 to 1944), the Philadelphia Phillies (1945 to 1946), and the Cleveland Indians (1946 through 1947). Wasdell, born on May 15, 1914, in Cleveland, OH, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Wasdell's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. The bio records the death on August 6, 1983, in New Port Richey, FL, USA. Jimmy Wasdell was the playing name; the full given name is James Charles.
Wasdell finished with 782 hits from 2,866 at bats in 888 games, which works out to .273; the totals also include 29 home runs, 341 RBI, and 29 stolen bases. Wasdell got on base at a .332 rate and slugged .365 (.697 OPS).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Wasdell
- What years did Jimmy Wasdell play?
- Jimmy Wasdell played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1947.
- Was Jimmy Wasdell a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Wasdell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Wasdell hit?
- Jimmy Wasdell hit 29 career home runs with 782 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Wasdell play for?
- Jimmy Wasdell played for 5 teams: the Washington Senators (1937–1940), the Brooklyn Dodgers (1940–1941), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1942–1943), the Philadelphia Phillies (1943–1946), and the Cleveland Indians (1946–1947).
- What were Jimmy Wasdell's career stats?
- In 888 games, Jimmy Wasdell had 782 hits, 29 home runs, 341 RBI, 339 runs, and 29 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- What position did Jimmy Wasdell play?
- Jimmy Wasdell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Wasdell and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Wasdell was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jimmy Wasdell hit each season?
- Jimmy Wasdell's home runs by season: 2 in 1937, 2 in 1938, 0 in 1939, 3 in 1940, 4 in 1941, 3 in 1942, 4 in 1943, 3 in 1944, 7 in 1945, 1 in 1946, and 0 in 1947. His most in one season was 7, in 1945.
- What was Jimmy Wasdell's career batting average?
- Jimmy Wasdell batted .273 over his career, with 782 hits in 2,866 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Wasdell have?
- Jimmy Wasdell drove in 341 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Wasdell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Wasdell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.