Jimmy Wasdell, baseball player, 1937-1947

Jimmy Wasdell

Born: 5/15/1914 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 8/6/1983 in New Port Richey, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-03 | Final Game: 1947-04-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Charles Wasdell

Biography

Jimmy Wasdell was a professional baseball player born in 1914, whose career spanned from 1937 to 1947. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 888 games over the course of his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his solid hitting ability, Wasdell accumulated 782 hits, resulting in a respectable batting average of .273. His offensive contributions included 29 home runs and 341 runs batted in, showcasing his capability to drive in runs and provide consistent production for his teams. Wasdell's playing style was marked by his versatility and speed on the base paths, as he recorded 29 stolen bases throughout his career. He played during a transformative period in baseball, just before the integration of the sport and amid the evolving dynamics of the game in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the clubs he played for remain a testament to his skill and dedication on the field. Jimmy Wasdell's legacy is remembered by baseball historians as part of the rich tapestry of the game's history during a pivotal era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
888 2866 339 782 109 34 29 341 29 243 165 0.273 0.332 0.365 0.697 837.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1941 WS BRO 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0.200

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 277
Left Field 219
Center Field 40
Right Field 212