Jim Asbell

Born: 6/22/1914 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 7/6/1967 in San Mateo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-05-08 | Final Game: 1938-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Marion Asbell

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Biography

Jim Asbell was a professional baseball player born in 1914, who played in the major leagues during a brief career spanning from 1938 to 1938. He served primarily as a position player and made a total of 17 appearances in the big leagues. Asbell's time in the major leagues was marked by his contributions as both a hitter and a team player, although his offensive statistics reflect the challenges he faced in the competitive environment of the era. Throughout his career, Asbell recorded 6 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .182. Notably, he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his time in the majors. Despite the limited opportunities, Asbell's involvement in the game during the late 1930s positioned him within a transformative period in baseball, just before the onset of World War II, which would greatly affect the sport and its players. His brief tenure in the league serves as a reminder of the many aspiring players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers did not reach the heights of stardom.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	33	6	6	2	0	0	3	0	3	9	0.182	0.250	0.242	0.492	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.492 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 32.9% 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
1938	CHC	NL	17	33	6	6	2	0	0	3	0	3	9	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	10	0	14	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	CHN	OF	10	0	14	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	8
Right Field	3