Jimmy Zinn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1929)
Jimmy Zinn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1929 for the Philadelphia Athletics, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 11 seasons. Across 66 career appearances, he went 13-16 with a 4.30 ERA and 108 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1280.9.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 2/26/1991 in Memphis, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-09-04
- Last Game
- 1929-08-25
Full name: James Edward Zinn
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.2 | 38 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 6.31 | 3.09 (-105%) | -328.3 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 3.48 | 3.45 (-1%) | 307.2 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 7 | 6 | 32 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 127.1 | 159 | 52 | 30 | 49 | 3.68 | 4.02 (+9%) | 1844.2 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1.86 | 4.18 (+55%) | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 4 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 105.1 | 150 | 59 | 33 | 29 | 5.04 | 4.60 (-10%) | -542.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 13 | 16 | 66 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 299.0 | 390 | 143 | 80 | 108 | 4.30 | — | 1,281 | ||
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 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 | .283 | .328 | .417 | .745 | -257 |
Career AVG .283 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .417 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.
Career OPS .745 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 10 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 33 | 49 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -256.6 |
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 5 | 1 | 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 | .381 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 76 | 120 | 17 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 18 | .283 | — | — | — | — | -257 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (142 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 76 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 8 | .237 |
| Away | 33 | 44 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 6 | .364 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 35 | 187.1 | 238 | 78 | 54 | 70 | 3.75 |
| Away | 31 | 111.1 | 150 | 58 | 28 | 40 | 4.69 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-08-25 | CLE | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-08-07 | CLE | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-01 | CLE | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-07-25 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-07-19 | CLE | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929-07-15 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-07-14 | CLE | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-07-11 | CLE | MIN | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-07-05 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-06-30 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-08-25 | CLE | BOS | L | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929-08-07 | CLE | DET | — | 3.1 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-08-01 | CLE | BOS | W | 9.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1929-07-25 | CLE | PHA | — | 5.0 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-07-19 | CLE | NYY | — | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1929-07-14 | CLE | PHA | L | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-07-11 | CLE | MIN | L | 9.0 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1929-07-05 | CLE | CHW | — | 7.0 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929-06-30 | CLE | DET | — | 6.0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929-06-25 | CLE | SLA | W | 8.0 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 66 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Jimmy Zinn: the record in brief
Jimmy Zinn played a first major league game on September 4, 1919 and a last one on August 25, 1929. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Athletics (1919), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1920 to 1922), and the Cleveland Indians (1929). Born on January 31, 1895, in Benton, AR, USA, Zinn is listed as a pitcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Zinn's listed size is 6-foot-0 and 195 pounds. Zinn's death is recorded on February 26, 1991, in Memphis, TN, USA. On the record, Jimmy Zinn was born James Edward Zinn.
Zinn pitched in 66 games, starting 26, and finished with a 13-16 record and 4.30 ERA. Zinn had 108 strikeouts and 15 complete games. The league ERA over Zinn's seasons was 3.92, so the 4.30 figure ran 9.9% worse than average. Zinn won 7 games in 1921, the most of any season listed. In 1921, one of the busiest seasons, Zinn posted a 3.68 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.02.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Zinn
- What years did Jimmy Zinn play?
- Jimmy Zinn played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1929.
- Was Jimmy Zinn a pitcher?
- Yes. Jimmy Zinn pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 108 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jimmy Zinn hit?
- Jimmy Zinn hit 2 career home runs with 34 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Zinn play for?
- Jimmy Zinn played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1919), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1920–1922), and the Cleveland Indians (1929).
- What were Jimmy Zinn's career stats?
- In 66 games, Jimmy Zinn went 13-16 with a 4.30 ERA, 108 strikeouts, 299.0 innings pitched, and 7 saves.
- What position did Jimmy Zinn play?
- Jimmy Zinn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Zinn and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Zinn was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Jimmy Zinn's career ERA?
- Jimmy Zinn finished with a 4.30 career ERA, going 13-16 with 108 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jimmy Zinn have?
- Jimmy Zinn recorded 108 career strikeouts.
- Is Jimmy Zinn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Zinn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.