James White
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
James White was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Stars and the Pittsburgh Keystones. In 8 career games, he hit .214 with 6 hits and 3 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .214 | .241 | .286 | .527 | 0 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.
Career OBP .241 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.
Career SLG .286 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career OPS .527 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 29.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLS | NNL | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | PK | NNL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 2 |
James White: the record in brief
James White's record on this page is drawn from the season tables. By club, White's seasons break down as the St. Louis Stars (1922) and the Pittsburgh Keystones (1922). White is listed as a second baseman.
The batting record for White: 8 games, 6 hits in 28 at bats, and a .214 average; the totals also include 3 RBI. Measured against the leagues White played in, the .214 career average compares with a .285 league average over the same seasons, 24.9% below the league. The hits column peaks at 6, in 1922. The best average in the busiest seasons was .400, in 1922.
The Negro Leagues section records 0 hits in 3 at bats for White, a .000 average. The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
By games played in the field, second base leads with 6, followed by third base (2).
Frequently Asked Questions about James White
- Was James White a pitcher?
- No. James White was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did James White hit?
- James White hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did James White play for?
- James White played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Stars (1922) and the Pittsburgh Keystones (1922).
- What were James White's career stats?
- In 8 games, James White had 6 hits, 3 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did James White play?
- James White played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was James White's career batting average?
- James White batted .214 over his career, with 6 hits in 28 at bats.
- How many RBI did James White have?
- James White drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is James White in the Hall of Fame?
- No. James White has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.