Jimmy Woulfe
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Jimmy Woulfe was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Pittsburg Alleghenys. In 23 career games, he hit .126 with 11 hits and 3 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / —
- Died
- 12/20/1924 in New Orleans, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-16
- Last Game
- 1884-07-23
Full name: James Joseph Woulfe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 87 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .126 | .136 | .161 | .297 | -422 |
Career AVG .126 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.
Career OBP .136 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.
Career SLG .161 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.
Career OPS .297 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 50.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CN2 | AA | 8 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 15 | 53 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .113 | .243 (-53%) | .278 (-59%) | .327 (-60%) | .606 (-60%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 23 | 87 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .126 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 14 |
| Right Field | 7 |
Jimmy Woulfe: the record in brief
Jimmy Woulfe's major league career runs from a debut on May 16, 1884 to a final game on July 23, 1884. By club, Woulfe's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1884) and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1884). The bio lists Woulfe's primary position as outfielder. The birth record reads November 25, 1859, in New Orleans, LA, USA. Woulfe's death is recorded on December 20, 1924, in New Orleans, LA, USA. On the record, Jimmy Woulfe was born James Joseph Woulfe.
In 23 games and 87 at bats, Woulfe batted .126 with 11 hits; the totals also include 3 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .136 and .161 give Woulfe a career OPS of .297. Woulfe's .126 average ran 48.0% below the .243 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 6 hits of 1884. The best average in the busiest seasons was .147, in 1884.
The position table credits Woulfe with 14 games at center field and also lists 7 at right field, 1 at third base, and 1 at left field. Fielding in the outfield produced 32 putouts and 3 assists against 9 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Woulfe
- Was Jimmy Woulfe a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Woulfe was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Woulfe hit?
- Jimmy Woulfe hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Woulfe play for?
- Jimmy Woulfe played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1884) and the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1884).
- What were Jimmy Woulfe's career stats?
- In 23 games, Jimmy Woulfe had 11 hits, 3 RBI, and 10 runs, with a .126 batting average.
- What position did Jimmy Woulfe play?
- Jimmy Woulfe played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Woulfe?
- Jimmy Woulfe was listed at 5 feet 11 inches.
- What was Jimmy Woulfe's career batting average?
- Jimmy Woulfe batted .126 over his career, with 11 hits in 87 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Woulfe have?
- Jimmy Woulfe drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Woulfe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Woulfe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.