Jimmy Adair, baseball player, 1931-1931

Jimmy Adair

Born: 1/25/1907 in Waxahachie, TX, USA

Died: 12/9/1982 in Farmers Branch, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-08-24 | Final Game: 1931-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: James Aubrey Adair

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Biography

Jimmy Adair, born in 1907, was a position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from August 24 to September 7 in 1931. Despite his limited time in the league, Adair showcased a solid batting ability, finishing with a batting average of .276 over the course of 18 games. He recorded 21 hits and contributed 3 RBIs to his team's efforts, demonstrating his capacity to be a reliable presence at the plate. Additionally, Adair displayed his speed on the bases by successfully stealing 1 base, a testament to his agility and awareness on the field. Adair played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving rapidly in the early 1930s. Although he did not hit any home runs in his brief stint, his hitting prowess and ability to make contact with the ball earned him a place in the annals of baseball history. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominant figures of more famous players, his contributions to the game during this era remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 76 9 21 3 1 0 3 1 1 8 0.276 0.286 0.342 0.628 -189.0

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1931 CHC NL 18 76 9 21 3 1 0 3 1 1 8 0.276 .276 (avg) .338 (-16%) .388 (-12%) .726 (-14%) -189.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 18 0 37 55 5 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 CHN SS 18 0 37 55 5 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 18