Jim Bivin

Born: 12/11/1909 in Jackson, MS, USA

Died: 11/7/1982 in Pueblo, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-16 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: James Nathaniel Bivin

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Biography

Jim Bivin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the 1935 season. Born in 1909, Bivin made his mark in a challenging era for pitchers, where the game was evolving and offenses were increasingly potent. He played primarily for the team that represented the St. Louis Cardinals, where he showcased his skills on the mound from April 16, 1935, until his last game on September 29, 1935. Throughout his brief career, Bivin recorded a win-loss record of 2-9, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.79, which reflects the difficulties he faced as a pitcher during this time. He accumulated 54 strikeouts and notched 1 save. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Bivin’s contributions to the game during the 1930s remain a testament to the many players who competed under the pressures of the era. His career, though modest in statistics, was part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	9	47	14	0	0	1	161.7	220	104	20	65	54	5.79	0

Career ERA 5.79 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 33.2% worse than 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
1935	PHI	NL	2	9	47	14	0	0	1	161.7	220	104	65	54	5.79	4.35 (-33%)	-4372.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
47	48	3	7	3	0	0	1	0	4	28	0.146	0.212	0.208	0.420	-378.7

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.420 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 43.4% 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
1935	PHI	NL	47	48	3	7	3	0	0	1	0	4	28	0.146	—	—	—	—	-378.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	47	0	4	32	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	PHI	P	47	0	4	32	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	47