Hi West

Born: 8/8/1884 in Roseville, IL, USA

Died: 5/24/1963 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-08 | Final Game: 1911-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Hiram West

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Biography

Hi West was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884, whose career spanned from 1905 to 1911. He played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era, a time when pitching was crucial to a team's success. West exhibited solid skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 5 wins and 6 losses, an ERA of 3.87, and a total of 32 strikeouts. He also contributed to his teams with one save, showcasing his ability to close out games in high-pressure situations. During his time in Major League Baseball, West played for several teams, making a name for himself as a reliable pitcher. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his presence on the mound and ability to navigate through the evolving game of baseball contributed to the rich history of the sport during the early 20th century. After retiring from professional play on July 2, 1911, West remained a part of baseball's legacy, representing the dedicated athletes who laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	6	19	12	7	1	1	97.7	127	42	1	28	32	3.87	0

Career ERA 3.87 vs. league average 3.10 across their career seasons — 24.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1905	CLE	AL	2	2	6	4	4	1	0	33.0	43	15	10	15	4.09	2.82 (-45%)	18.0
1911	CLE	AL	3	4	13	8	3	0	1	64.7	84	27	18	17	3.76	3.37 (-11%)	-126.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	36	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	13	0.111	0.111	0.139	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 65.5% below league average.

Career SLG .139 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1905	CLE	AL	6	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	CLE	AL	13	23	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	19	4	3	16	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	CLE	P	6	4	0	3	1	0
1911	CLE	P	13	0	3	13	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Knox College	Galesburg	IL	1905