Jim Byrnes

Born: 1/5/1880 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 7/31/1941 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-19 | Final Game: 1906-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: James Joseph Byrnes

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Biography

Jim Byrnes was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from April 19, 1906, to October 3, 1906. During this time, Byrnes participated in 10 games as a position player. He recorded 4 hits, resulting in a batting average of .174. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence on the field contributed to the fabric of the game during an era that was evolving from the deadball style of play. Byrnes played in a time when the game was beginning to see changes in player training and strategy, setting the stage for future stars. While his career was short and statistically modest, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport's development in the early 1900s. His experience in the major leagues, albeit limited, reflects the competitive nature of the era and the challenges faced by players striving for success in the burgeoning world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	23	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.174	0.174	0.261	0.435	0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OBP .174 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.435 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1906	PHA	AL	10	23	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	9	3	30	10	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	PHA	C	9	3	30	10	5	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	9