Jim Baskette, baseball player, 1911-1913

Jim Baskette

Born: 12/10/1887 in Athens, TN, USA

Died: 7/30/1942 in Athens, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-22 | Final Game: 1913-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Blaine Baskette

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Biography

Jim Baskette, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 until 1913. During his brief career, Baskette exhibited a promising skill set on the mound, finishing with a record of 9-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.3. He struck out 59 batters over the course of his career and recorded 1 save, showcasing his ability to be a reliable option in tight game situations. Baskette's contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the early 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving and the role of the pitcher was becoming increasingly significant. Baskette's playing years coincided with a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport began to move away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded approach. His solid performance on the mound, along with his ability to manage games effectively, demonstrated the importance of pitching in a time when teams were beginning to recognize the value of strikeouts and strong performances from their pitchers. Although his career was relatively short-lived, Jim Baskette remains a notable figure in the annals of early 1900s baseball, representing the determination and skill of pitchers during a formative era of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 6 35 14 9 1 1 142.0 138 52 3 57 59 3.30 0

Career ERA 3.30 vs. league average 3.27 across their career seasons — near 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
1911 CLE AL 1 2 4 2 2 0 0 21.3 21 8 9 8 3.38 3.37 (avg) -45.0
1912 CLE AL 8 4 29 11 7 1 1 116.0 109 41 46 51 3.18 3.36 (+5%) -659.0
1913 CLE AL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4.7 8 3 2 0 5.79 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 47 5 8 1 1 0 3 0 6 17 0.170 0.291 0.234 0.525 0.0

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career SLG .234 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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
1911 CLE AL 4 6 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1912 CLE AL 29 40 3 5 0 1 0 2 0 6 15 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1913 CLE AL 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 0 8 25 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 CLE P 4 0 4 2 0 0
1912 CLE P 29 0 4 19 1 0
1913 CLE P 2 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35