Jim Williams
Born: 4/29/1947 in Zachary, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-08 | Final Game: 1970-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: James Alfred Williams
Biography
Jim Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1970. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 24 games, showcasing a solid batting average of .282. Williams recorded 11 hits, contributing 2 runs batted in (RBIs) and 1 stolen base. Despite not hitting any home runs, his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities highlighted his role as a reliable contact hitter during his time in the league.
Williams' career took place during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the 1960s and the early 1970s, an era characterized by the emergence of more dynamic playing styles and strategies. Though his time in the majors was limited, Williams’ contributions on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game, where speed and batting average started to gain prominence. His legacy, though not widely celebrated, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change in the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1064.0 | 987.0 | 155.0 | 311.0 | 55.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 93.0 | 62.0 | 5.0 | 22.0 | 0.315 | 0.360 | 0.411 | 0.771 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1936 | 136.0 | 127.0 | 20.0 | 48.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 16.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.378 | 0.415 | 0.551 | 0.966 |
| 1937 | 245.0 | 230.0 | 35.0 | 75.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 21.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0.326 | 0.360 | 0.404 | 0.764 |
| 1938 | 187.0 | 173.0 | 31.0 | 55.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 14.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.318 | 0.369 | 0.387 | 0.756 |
| 1939 | 88.0 | 79.0 | 9.0 | 19.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.241 | 0.299 | 0.304 | 0.603 |
| 1940 | 116.0 | 109.0 | 18.0 | 24.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 0.220 | 0.252 | 0.303 | 0.555 |
| 1941 | 88.0 | 82.0 | 10.0 | 27.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0.329 | 0.382 | 0.439 | 0.821 |
| 1942 | 104.0 | 96.0 | 18.0 | 38.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.396 | 0.453 | 0.542 | 0.995 |
| 1944 | 97.0 | 88.0 | 14.0 | 25.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0.284 | 0.344 | 0.352 | 0.696 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 39 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 0.282 | 0.341 | 0.308 | 0.649 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | SDP | NL | 13 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.280 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 11 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 12 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | SDN | OF | 6 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | SDN | OF | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 6 |