Jim Baumer, baseball player, 1949-1961

Jim Baumer

Born: 1/29/1931 in Tulsa, OK, USA

Died: 7/8/1996 in Paoli, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-14 | Final Game: 1961-04-27

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

Full name: James Sloan Baumer

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Biography

Jim Baumer, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1949 to 1961. He made his Major League debut on September 14, 1949, and continued his career until April 27, 1961. Over the course of his career, Baumer participated in 18 games, during which he recorded 7 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .206. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players from that era. Baumer's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport began to transition into the more dynamic and power-hitting focus of the 1960s. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that solidified the legacies of some of his contemporaries, his role as a player during this period added to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history. His journey through the game serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the sport in various ways, even if they 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
18 34 2 7 1 1 0 2 0 2 10 0.206 0.289 0.294 0.584 0.0

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1949 CHW AL 8 10 2 4 1 1 0 2 0 2 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1961 CIN NL 10 24 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 8 18 14 0 2
SS 7 0 3 12 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 CHA SS 7 0 3 12 1 4
1961 CIN 2B 9 8 18 14 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Shortstop 6