Jim Banning

Born: 6/11/1865 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 10/14/1952 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-09-27 | Final Game: 1889-05-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: James M. Banning

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Biography

Jim Banning, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1888 to 1889. Although he played only three games at the major league level, Banning's entry into baseball occurred during a transformative era for the sport, as the game was evolving both in terms of strategy and player dynamics. His tenure showcased the challenges faced by many players of the time, as the competition was fierce and the path to lasting success often elusive. Banning's performance on the field featured a notable statistic: he finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, runs batted in (RBIs), or home runs. Despite these numbers, his role as a position player during the late 19th century contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the many athletes who aspired to greatness in a burgeoning professional landscape. While not a household name, Jim Banning's brief stint in Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the sport's development over the years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1888	WS8	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1889	WS8	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	0	3	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1888	WS8	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1889	WS8	C	2	0	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3