Jimmy Wiggs
Born: 9/1/1876 in Trondhjem, Trøndelag, Norway
Died: 1/20/1963 in Xenia, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-04-23 | Final Game: 1906-05-25
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: James Alvin Wiggs
Biography
Jimmy Wiggs was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1903 to 1906. Born in 1876, Wiggs played during a transformative era in baseball, transitioning away from the deadball era's emphasis on strategy and low-scoring games. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 3-4 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.81. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 46 strikeouts during his time on the mound.
Wiggs made his mark in a league where pitching was becoming increasingly competitive, and while he did not achieve the fame of some contemporaries, his contributions to the game reflected the challenges and changes of early 20th-century baseball. He finished his career without any saves, a statistic that illustrates the evolving roles of pitchers in the sport. Despite his limited record, Wiggs remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, symbolizing the hardworking pitchers of his time who laid the groundwork for future generations.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 53 | 24 | 1 | 38 | 46 | 3.81 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1905 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 30 | 15 | 29 | 37 | 3.27 | -92.4 |
| 1906 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5.23 | -576.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.158 | 0.158 | 0.263 | 0.421 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1905 | DET | AL | 7 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 13 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | DET | P | 7 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 1906 | DET | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |