Jim Bolger

Born: 2/23/1932 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 4/9/2020 in Green Township, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-06-24 | Final Game: 1959-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Cyril Bolger

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Biography

Jim Bolger was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who played the majority of his career in the 1950s. He made his Major League debut on April 18, 1950, and continued to appear in games until September 18, 1959. Over the course of his career, Bolger played in 312 games, primarily as a position player. He recorded a total of 140 hits, contributing to a batting average of .229. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 48 runs batted in, along with 3 stolen bases. Bolger's career unfolded during a transformative time in Major League Baseball, marked by significant changes in player dynamics and the increasing integration of the sport. While he may not have been a household name, Bolger's role in the league reflected the competitive nature of the era, where players vied for recognition amid a backdrop of evolving strategies and growing fan engagement. His journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and passion required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
312	612	65	140	14	6	6	48	3	32	83	0.229	0.272	0.301	0.572	-2184.0

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .301 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.572 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 21.0% 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
1950	CIN	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	CIN	NL	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	CIN	NL	5	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	CHC	NL	64	160	19	33	5	4	0	7	2	9	17	0.206	.258 (-20%)	.332 (-23%)	.393 (-27%)	.726 (-25%)	-750.3
1957	CHC	NL	112	273	28	75	4	1	5	29	0	10	36	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.323 (-6%)	.391 (-10%)	.715 (-8%)	-473.4
1958	CHC	NL	84	120	15	27	4	1	1	11	0	9	20	0.225	.257 (-13%)	.324 (-12%)	.394 (-24%)	.719 (-19%)	-405.6
1959	CLE	AL	8	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	PHI	NL	35	48	1	4	1	0	0	1	0	3	8	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0