Jim Britt

Born: 6/5/1849 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 8/21/1882 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-05-02 | Final Game: 1873-11-01

Height: 5'6"

Full name: James Eugene Britt

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Biography

Jim Britt was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early years of Major League Baseball, with a career spanning from 1872 to 1873. Born in 1849, Britt made his mark during a formative period in the sport, an era characterized by the transition from the early, rough-and-tumble days of baseball to a more organized and widely followed game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 26 wins and 64 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. His contributions on the mound included 29 strikeouts, although he did not record any saves. Britt's playing style reflected the challenges and evolving strategies of 19th-century baseball. Pitchers of his time often faced a grueling schedule and a lack of specialization, which made consistent performance a formidable task. Despite his struggles in the win-loss column, Britt's presence on the field contributed to the development of the pitching role during a critical time in baseball history. As the game moved forward, players like Britt laid the groundwork for future generations, showcasing the importance of pitching in a sport that was rapidly gaining popularity across the United States.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	64	91	91	88	1	0	816.7	1264	387	12	62	29	4.26	0

Career ERA 4.26 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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
1872	BR2		9	28	37	37	37	0	0	336.0	568	169	21	13	4.53	3.66 (-24%)	-1062.0
1873	BR2		17	36	54	54	51	1	0	480.7	696	218	41	16	4.08	3.40 (-20%)	-748.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
91	395	55	88	10	0	0	24	1	13	19	0.223	0.248	0.248	0.496	-1452.3

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.496 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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
1872	BR2		37	155	26	41	7	0	0	11	0	5	5	0.265	.285 (-7%)	.296 (-3%)	.347 (-11%)	.644 (-7%)	-151.0
1873	BR2		54	240	29	47	3	0	0	13	1	8	14	0.196	.290 (-33%)	.304 (-27%)	.357 (-42%)	.661 (-35%)	-1301.3