Jim Burns, baseball player, 1888-1891

Jim Burns

Died: 2/17/1909 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-09-25 | Final Game: 1891-05-22

Bats: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: James Milton Burns

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Biography

Jim Burns was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, known for his impressive offensive capabilities and solid all-around play. His career spanned from 1888 to 1891, during which he participated in 169 games and accumulated a significant 222 hits, showcasing a remarkable batting average of .305. Burns demonstrated power at the plate with 5 home runs and contributed notably to his team's success with 111 RBIs. His speed on the bases was also a key aspect of his game, as he recorded 64 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the era. Playing in a time when the game was evolving, Burns made a name for himself in a league that was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. His ability to combine hitting for average with speed made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, and he left a lasting impact on the game during the early years of professional baseball. Despite the relatively short duration of his career, Burns's contributions exemplified the talent and competitive spirit that defined baseball in the late 1800s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
169 727 131 222 29 11 5 111 64 27 81 0.305 0.341 0.396 0.737 863.1

Career AVG .305 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +21.1% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — +11.7% above 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
1888 KC2 AA 15 66 13 20 0 0 0 4 6 1 3 0.303 .238 (+27%) .290 (+18%) .319 (-5%) .610 (+6%) 77.7
1889 KC2 AA 134 579 103 176 23 11 5 97 56 20 68 0.304 .263 (+15%) .334 (avg) .357 (+14%) .691 (+7%) 603.4
1891 WS9 AA 20 82 15 26 6 0 0 10 2 6 10 0.317 .254 (+25%) .331 (+14%) .343 (+14%) .675 (+14%) 182.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
OF 169 0 374 16 45 6
SS 1 0 1 5 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 KC2 OF 15 0 25 4 5 2
1889 KC2 3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1889 KC2 OF 134 0 323 11 32 4
1891 WS9 OF 20 0 26 1 8 0
1891 WS9 SS 1 0 1 5 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1
Left Field 15
Center Field 139
Right Field 16