Jimmy Binder

Born: 8/2/1902 in Bessemer, AL, USA

Died: 7/25/1979 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 132 lbs

Full name: James Binder

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Biography

Jimmy Binder, born in 1902, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in the world of baseball. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 255 games, showcasing his versatility and consistency on the field. With 245 hits to his name, Binder demonstrates a solid batting capability, maintaining a career batting average of .256. While power is not his forte, as reflected by his home run total of 0, he contributes significantly to his team's offensive efforts with 85 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Binder's playing style embodies the classic traits of a reliable contact hitter, focusing on getting on base and driving in runs. He plays in an era characterized by an evolving game, where on-base percentage and speed can be just as impactful as power hitting. His ongoing contributions highlight not only his personal achievements but also his role in the dynamic landscape of contemporary baseball, where players like him are essential for building a well-rounded team. As he continues his career, Binder remains a testament to the values of determination and skill in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
255	957	111	245	24	15	0	85	13	49	3	0.256	0.298	0.312	0.610	-2678.1

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1930	MRS	NNL	48	181	21	46	3	2	9	3	6	0	0.254	.293 (-14%)	.354 (-19%)	.429 (-32%)	.784 (-26%)	-880.0
1931	AB2	NNL	43	170	20	46	2	4	16	1	12	1	0.271	.276 (-2%)	.338 (-6%)	.388 (-15%)	.726 (-11%)	-319.9
1932	AB2	NSL	42	165	16	38	5	4	9	5	8	0	0.230	.275 (-16%)	.335 (-18%)	.391 (-21%)	.726 (-20%)	-588.8
1933	ID	NN2	18	70	6	21	4	1	12	0	3	0	0.300	.270 (+11%)	.329 (+2%)	.377 (+2%)	.707 (+2%)	18.6
1933	HG	NN2	6	28	6	10	2	1	5	0	1	0	0.357	—	—	—	—	18.6
1934	HG	IND	20	79	12	18	2	1	7	1	8	0	0.228	.278 (-18%)	.340 (-12%)	.392 (-29%)	.733 (-21%)	-274.1
1935	HG	NN2	36	116	14	28	4	0	8	1	6	2	0.241	.279 (-14%)	.342 (-17%)	.399 (-31%)	.742 (-24%)	-488.2
1936	HG	NN2	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	WEG	NN2	27	100	14	30	1	2	17	2	4	0	0.300	.283 (+6%)	.349 (-3%)	.404 (-13%)	.753 (-9%)	0.0
1937	HG	NN2	2	4	1	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PC	NN2	11	39	1	5	1	0	1	0	1	0	0.128	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	14	11	25	27	2	6
3B	231	221	213	404	55	26
OF	7	6	8	2	0	0
SS	8	5	17	21	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1930	MRS	3B	47	46	51	84	9	5
1930	MRS	SS	1	1	2	4	0	1
1931	AB2	2B	1	1	2	3	0	1
1931	AB2	3B	40	40	31	73	7	6
1931	AB2	OF	1	1	0	1	0	0
1931	AB2	SS	3	1	3	7	0	1
1932	AB2	3B	40	40	35	76	11	4
1932	AB2	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1932	AB2	SS	1	0	4	2	1	0
1933	ID	3B	15	15	10	20	1	1
1933	ID	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1933	ID	SS	3	3	8	8	0	1
1933	HG	2B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1933	HG	3B	5	5	3	3	5	0
1934	HG	2B	2	2	6	3	0	2
1934	HG	3B	18	18	30	34	5	3
1935	HG	2B	3	1	3	2	0	0
1935	HG	3B	34	29	26	59	7	4
1936	HG	3B	2	1	1	3	2	0
1936	WEG	3B	27	25	23	49	8	3
1937	HG	3B	2	1	1	1	0	0
1937	PC	2B	7	6	14	19	2	3
1937	PC	3B	1	1	2	2	0	0
1937	PC	OF	3	3	6	1	0	0