Jimy Williams
Born: 10/4/1943 in Santa Maria, CA, USA
Died: 1/26/2024 in Tarpon Springs, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-04-26 | Final Game: 1967-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: James Francis Williams
Biography
Jimy Williams, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the years from 1966 to 1967. Primarily playing as a position player, Williams made his mark in the major leagues during a transitional period in baseball history, just prior to the onset of the more offensive-driven era that would characterize the late 1960s and 1970s. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 14 games, showcasing his skills on the field while contributing a total of 3 hits and 1 run batted in, culminating in a batting average of .231.
Although Williams did not achieve significant power numbers—finishing his career without a home run and no stolen bases—his role on the roster during his time with the team highlighted the depth of talent available in the league. He played during a period marked by the end of the deadball era and the gradual shift towards the more dynamic play that would define future generations of baseball. Despite his limited statistical output, Jimy Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game in various capacities.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.231 | 0.286 | 0.231 | 0.516 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | STL | NL | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 8 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | SLN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | SLN | SS | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | SLN | SS | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1963, 1964 |