Jimmy Zinn
Born: 1/31/1895 in Benton, AR, USA
Died: 2/26/1991 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-09-04 | Final Game: 1929-08-25
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: James Edward Zinn
Biography
Jimmy Zinn was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 until his retirement in 1929. Born in 1895, Zinn's career unfolded during a transformative period for the sport, as baseball was transitioning away from the deadball era and witnessing the emergence of more offensive-minded play. Over the course of his career, Zinn compiled a record of 13-16, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite the challenges of the era.
Zinn finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3, which reflects the competitive nature of pitching during the late 1910s and 1920s. He recorded a total of 108 strikeouts and contributed significantly to his teams, securing 7 saves. While Zinn may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game were marked by a solid performance and an unwavering commitment to his craft, making him a respected figure among baseball enthusiasts of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 16 | 66 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 299.0 | 390 | 143 | 15 | 80 | 108 | 4.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 38 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 6.31 | -332.5 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 3.48 | 351.0 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 7 | 6 | 32 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 127.3 | 159 | 52 | 30 | 49 | 3.68 | 2085.9 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.86 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 4 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 105.3 | 150 | 59 | 33 | 29 | 5.04 | -400.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 120 | 17 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 0.283 | 0.328 | 0.417 | 0.745 | -284.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 10 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 33 | 49 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0.224 | -284.1 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 20 | 42 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.381 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 66 | 0 | 18 | 59 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PHA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PIT | P | 32 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| 1921 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | PIT | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | CLE | P | 18 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 66 |
| Right Field | 2 |