Jim Bagby, baseball player, 1912-1923

Jim Bagby

Born: 10/5/1889 in Barnett, GA, USA

Died: 7/28/1954 in Marietta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-22 | Final Game: 1923-09-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Charles Jacob Bagby

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Biography

Jim Bagby was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1912 to 1923, establishing himself as a notable figure in the early 20th-century game. Born in 1889, Bagby made his mark in an era characterized by a transition from the deadball style to a more offense-oriented approach. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 127 wins and 88 losses, with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.11. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 450 strikeouts throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, alongside 29 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher. Bagby played for several teams during his career, but he is best remembered for his time with the Cleveland Indians. His contributions on the mound were significant during a period when pitching was becoming increasingly vital to a team's success. With a solid reputation for his competitive spirit and tactical approach to pitching, Bagby left a lasting impact on the game, paving the way for future generations of pitchers. He retired from professional baseball in 1923, leaving behind a legacy that reflected both the challenges and triumphs of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
127 88 316 208 133 16 29 1821.7 1884 629 47 458 450 3.11 0

Career ERA 3.11 vs. league average 3.43 across their career seasons — 9.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1912 CIN NL 2 1 5 1 0 0 0 17.3 17 6 9 10 3.12 3.36 (+7%) -613.3
1916 CLE AL 16 16 48 27 14 3 5 272.7 253 79 67 88 2.61 2.78 (+6%) 945.8
1917 CLE AL 23 13 49 37 26 8 7 320.7 277 70 73 83 1.96 2.69 (+27%) -481.8
1918 CLE AL 17 16 45 31 23 2 6 271.3 274 81 78 57 2.69 2.83 (+5%) 517.7
1919 CLE AL 17 11 35 32 21 0 3 241.3 258 75 44 61 2.80 3.09 (+9%) 2083.6
1920 CLE AL 31 12 48 38 30 3 0 339.7 338 109 79 73 2.89 3.45 (+16%) -42.8
1921 CLE AL 14 12 40 26 13 0 4 191.7 238 100 44 37 4.70 4.02 (-17%) -2297.7
1922 CLE AL 4 5 25 10 4 0 1 98.3 134 69 39 25 6.32 4.18 (-51%) -1128.6
1923 PIT NL 3 2 21 6 2 0 3 68.7 95 40 25 16 5.24 4.03 (-30%) -1405.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
325 660 69 144 35 6 2 60 3 32 91 0.218 0.256 0.298 0.555 -1730.5

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1912 CIN NL 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1916 CLE AL 51 90 12 15 2 1 0 4 1 6 18 0.167 .248 (-33%) .314 (-30%) .326 (-35%) .640 (-33%) -481.8
1917 CLE AL 49 108 12 25 6 1 0 8 1 2 19 0.231 .248 (-7%) .312 (-19%) .323 (-6%) .635 (-12%) -250.6
1918 CLE AL 47 99 5 21 3 0 0 8 1 6 9 0.212 .255 (-17%) .318 (-19%) .326 (-26%) .645 (-23%) -359.2
1919 CLE AL 37 89 8 23 4 0 1 8 0 8 13 0.258 .262 (-1%) .322 (-1%) .347 (-3%) .670 (-2%) -22.7
1920 CLE AL 49 131 17 33 7 3 1 14 0 6 17 0.252 .271 (-7%) .331 (-14%) .363 (+3%) .694 (-5%) -170.2
1921 CLE AL 41 76 8 15 7 1 0 11 0 0 8 0.197 .286 (-31%) .344 (-43%) .395 (-20%) .739 (-31%) -445.9
1922 CLE AL 25 42 4 11 6 0 0 6 0 1 3 0.262 — — — — 0.0
1923 PIT NL 21 20 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 0.050 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 6 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1920 WS CLE 2 6 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 0.333

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 2 2 0 15.0 20 3 1 3 1.80

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1920 WS CLE 1 1 2 2 0 15.0 20 3 1 3 1.80

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 316 0 115 411 21 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 CIN P 5 0 1 4 0 0
1916 CLE P 48 0 24 62 5 3
1917 CLE P 49 0 26 77 3 5
1918 CLE P 45 0 15 67 4 1
1919 CLE P 35 0 14 64 4 3
1920 CLE P 48 0 16 57 2 1
1921 CLE P 40 0 12 42 3 1
1922 CLE P 25 0 6 28 0 0
1923 PIT P 21 0 1 10 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 316

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1920 Baseball Magazine All-Star P1
1920 Baseball Magazine All-Star P2