Jim Breton, baseball player, 1913-1915

Jim Breton

Born: 7/15/1891 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 5/30/1973 in Beloit, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-08-25 | Final Game: 1915-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: John Frederick Breton

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Biography

Jim Breton, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1913 to 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Breton appeared in 109 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he recorded 59 hits, contributing to a batting average of .199. Although he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 27 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 11 stolen bases, reflecting a playing style that emphasized agility over power. Breton's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of the deadball era's decline in offensive production. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his contributions to his teams and the game during this era are notable. Breton's journey through the early 20th century baseball landscape offers a glimpse into the sport's evolution, highlighting the diverse skill sets that players brought to the field during a time of significant change in the game. He officially retired from professional baseball on July 17, 1915, leaving behind a legacy that, while modest in numbers, is a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 297 25 59 9 3 0 27 11 30 56 0.199 0.279 0.249 0.528 -625.0

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .249 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.528 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1913 CHW AL 12 30 1 5 1 1 0 2 0 1 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1914 CHW AL 81 231 21 49 7 2 0 24 9 24 42 0.212 .255 (-17%) .322 (-9%) .339 (-23%) .661 (-17%) -625.0
1915 CHW AL 16 36 3 5 1 0 0 1 2 5 9 0.139 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
3B 96 0 99 181 29 8
SS 8 0 7 25 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CHA 3B 3 0 1 7 1 0
1913 CHA SS 7 0 7 23 2 2
1914 CHA 3B 79 0 84 158 24 6
1915 CHA 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1915 CHA 3B 14 0 14 16 4 2
1915 CHA SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 95
Shortstop 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1912