Jim Winford
Born: 10/9/1909 in Shelbyville, TN, USA
Died: 12/16/1970 in Miami, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-09-10 | Final Game: 1938-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: James Head Winford
Biography
Jim Winford was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1909, who played in Major League Baseball from September 10, 1932, to September 22, 1938. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. Winford registered a total of 107 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Winford's career unfolded during an era characterized by evolving pitching strategies and a growing emphasis on specialization. While his statistics may not reflect dominance, his presence on the mound during the late 1930s contributed to the competitive landscape of the league. As a player who navigated the challenges of the game during that time, Jim Winford remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the teams he represented and the sport he loved.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.334 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 21.0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.55 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.666 |
| 1936 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1936 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.22 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 18 | 68 | 31 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 276.3 | 307 | 140 | 14 | 115 | 107 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6.48 | - |
| 1934 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 7.82 | - |
| 1935 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3.97 | - |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 11 | 10 | 39 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 192.0 | 203 | 81 | 68 | 72 | 3.80 | - |
| 1937 | STL | NL | 2 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 56 | 30 | 27 | 17 | 5.83 | - |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 11.12 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 74 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 0.108 | 0.195 | 0.122 | 0.317 | -716.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | STL | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 39 | 59 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0.085 | -716.1 |
| 1937 | STL | NL | 16 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 68 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | SLN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | SLN | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 1937 | SLN | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 68 |