Jim Busby

Born: 1/8/1927 in Kenedy, TX, USA

Died: 7/8/1996 in Augusta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-23 | Final Game: 1962-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Franklin Busby

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Biography

Jim Busby was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1962. Born in 1927, Busby was known for his versatility as a position player, appearing in 1,352 games throughout his career. He compiled a notable batting average of .262, accumulating 1,113 hits, 48 home runs, and 438 RBIs. His speed on the basepaths was evident as he recorded 97 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively to his teams. Busby's career included an All-Star selection, highlighting his performance during an era characterized by strong competition and the evolution of the game. He played during a transformative time in baseball, bridging the gap between the post-war years and the burgeoning modern era of the sport. His contributions on the field, combined with his tenacity and skill, left a lasting impact on the teams he represented and on the fans who watched him play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1352	4250	541	1113	162	35	48	438	97	310	439	0.262	0.314	0.350	0.665	-5604.4

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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	CHW	AL	18	48	5	10	0	0	0	4	0	1	5	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	CHW	AL	143	477	59	135	15	2	5	68	26	40	46	0.283	.260 (+8%)	.336 (+2%)	.385 (-8%)	.721 (-3%)	-270.8
1952	CHW	AL	16	39	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.128	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	WSN	AL	129	512	58	125	24	4	2	47	5	22	48	0.244	.252 (-3%)	.326 (-14%)	.369 (-14%)	.696 (-14%)	0.0
1953	WSN	AL	150	586	68	183	28	7	6	82	13	38	45	0.312	.264 (+18%)	.335 (+7%)	.397 (+4%)	.733 (+5%)	611.5
1954	WSN	AL	155	628	83	187	22	7	7	80	17	43	56	0.298	.261 (+14%)	.333 (+3%)	.390 (avg)	.723 (+1%)	70.3
1955	WSN	AL	47	191	23	44	6	2	6	14	5	13	22	0.230	.258 (-11%)	.332 (-16%)	.393 (-4%)	.726 (-10%)	-364.1
1955	CHW	AL	99	337	38	82	13	4	1	27	7	25	37	0.243	.258 (-6%)	.332 (-11%)	.393 (-20%)	.726 (-16%)	-364.1
1956	CLE	AL	135	494	72	116	17	3	12	50	8	43	47	0.235	.258 (-9%)	.331 (-9%)	.397 (-11%)	.728 (-10%)	-1000.1
1957	CLE	AL	30	74	9	14	2	1	2	4	0	1	8	0.189	.257 (-27%)	.323 (-38%)	.391 (-17%)	.715 (-27%)	-355.2
1957	BAL	AL	86	288	31	72	10	1	3	19	6	23	36	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.323 (-6%)	.391 (-17%)	.715 (-12%)	-355.2
1958	BAL	AL	113	215	32	51	7	2	3	19	6	24	37	0.237	.257 (-8%)	.324 (-2%)	.394 (-16%)	.719 (-10%)	-356.2
1959	BOS	AL	61	102	16	23	8	0	1	5	0	5	18	0.225	.256 (-12%)	.323 (-18%)	.392 (-15%)	.715 (-16%)	-321.6
1960	BOS	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	BAL	AL	79	159	25	41	7	1	0	12	2	20	14	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.323 (+5%)	.387 (-19%)	.711 (-8%)	0.0
1961	BAL	AL	75	89	15	23	3	1	0	6	2	8	10	0.258	.258 (avg)	.328 (-4%)	.399 (-21%)	.727 (-13%)	-212.2
1962	HOU	NL	15	11	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	1280	655	3284	68	42	16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	CHA	OF	12	0	25	2	1	1
1951	CHA	OF	139	0	360	16	7	4
1952	CHA	OF	16	0	42	0	0	0
1952	WS1	OF	128	0	430	4	3	0
1953	WS1	OF	150	0	482	15	6	4
1954	WS1	OF	155	155	491	6	6	1
1955	WS1	OF	47	47	132	1	1	0
1955	CHA	OF	99	89	243	6	4	3
1956	CLE	OF	133	122	344	3	4	0
1957	CLE	OF	26	19	44	1	1	1
1957	BAL	OF	85	77	233	8	4	1
1958	BAL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1958	BAL	OF	103	54	196	1	1	0
1959	BOS	OF	34	19	49	1	1	0
1960	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1960	BAL	OF	71	45	133	2	2	1
1961	BAL	OF	71	26	76	2	1	0
1962	HOU	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1962	HOU	OF	10	2	4	0	0	0