Jim York
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Jim York was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for 4 teams, including the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants. In 24 career games, he hit .216 with 16 hits, 1 home runs, and 8 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / —
- Died
- 9/11/1934 in Chester, PA, USA
Full name: James Henry York
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 74 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .216 | .256 | .351 | .608 | -14 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career OBP .256 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | AC | EAS | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | HIL | EAS | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | HIL | EAS | 16 | 47 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -14.1 |
| 1922 | NYB | IND | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | ACB | ECL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 24 | 74 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -14 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 22 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Jim York: the record in brief
The season rows for Jim York begin in 1918. Club by club, the record runs the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1918 to 1923), the Hilldale Club (1920 through 1921), and the New York Bacharach Giants (1922). The bio lists York's primary position as catcher. The birth record reads July 11, 1895, in Saint Peters, PA, USA. York's death is recorded on September 11, 1934, in Chester, PA, USA. The given name on file is James Henry York.
In 24 games and 74 at bats, York batted .216 with 16 hits, adding 1 home run and 8 RBI. York got on base at a .256 rate and slugged .351 (.608 OPS). Over the seasons York played, league hitters batted .278; the .216 career figure is 22.2% below that. The hits column peaks at 12, in 1921.
The position table credits York with 22 games at catcher and also lists 2 at right field. Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 139 putouts and 13 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim York
- Was Jim York a pitcher?
- No. Jim York was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jim York hit?
- Jim York hit 1 career home run with 16 hits.
- What teams did Jim York play for?
- Jim York played for 3 teams: the New York Bacharach Giants (1918, 1922), the Hilldale Club (1920–1921), and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1923).
- What were Jim York's career stats?
- In 24 games, Jim York had 16 hits, 1 home runs, 8 RBI, 8 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .216 batting average.
- What position did Jim York play?
- Jim York played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim York?
- Jim York was listed at 6 feet.
- How many home runs did Jim York hit each season?
- Jim York's home runs by season: 0 in 1918, 0 in 1920, 1 in 1921, 0 in 1922, and 0 in 1923. His most in one season was 1, in 1921.
- What was Jim York's career batting average?
- Jim York batted .216 over his career, with 16 hits in 74 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim York have?
- Jim York drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Jim York in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim York has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.