Jim Baxes, baseball player, 1959-1959

Jim Baxes

Born: 7/5/1928 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/14/1996 in Garden Grove, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-11 | Final Game: 1959-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Dimitrios Speros Baxes

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Biography

Jim Baxes was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. He played primarily as a position player from April 11, 1959, until September 26, 1959. Over the course of his brief career, Baxes appeared in 88 games, where he showcased his power-hitting ability with 17 home runs and contributed 39 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average settled at .246, reflecting a solid performance during a time when the game was beginning to transition from the traditional play styles of the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Baxes' playing style was characterized by his ability to drive the ball out of the park, making him a valuable asset to his team during his short stint in the league. Despite his limited time on the field, he left an impression with his 69 hits, demonstrating a knack for making contact and contributing to his team's offense. While his career was not lengthy, Jim Baxes remains a part of baseball history, representing a unique moment in the sport's evolution during the late 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 280 39 69 12 0 17 39 1 25 54 0.246 0.310 0.471 0.782 240.8

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .471 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — +20.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — +9.2% above 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
1959 LAD NL 11 33 4 10 1 0 2 5 1 4 7 0.303 — — — — 0.0
1959 CLE AL 77 247 35 59 11 0 15 34 0 21 47 0.239 .256 (-7%) .323 (-8%) .392 (+19%) .715 (+7%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 48 47 107 110 10 30
3B 32 26 27 67 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 LAN 3B 10 10 11 29 2 2
1959 CLE 2B 48 47 107 110 10 30
1959 CLE 3B 22 16 16 38 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 48
Third Base 32