Jim Canada

Born: 1/9/1912 in Montgomery, AL, USA

Died: 1/17/1975 in Bessemer, AL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 152 lbs

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Biography

Jim Canada, born in 1912, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning numerous seasons, Canada has appeared in 93 games, showcasing his skills at the plate and on the field. He has recorded 65 hits and driven in 24 runs, contributing to his team's efforts while maintaining a batting average of 0.212. Despite not hitting any home runs during his career, Canada's speed on the bases is evident with 3 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to be a threat at any point in the game. As a player in the contemporary era of baseball, Canada brings a unique blend of experience and determination to the diamond. His ongoing presence in the game highlights the evolution of player roles and the importance of adaptability in modern baseball. While he may not be recognized for power hitting, his contributions in other facets of the game underscore the diverse skill sets that are valuable in today's competitive landscape. Jim Canada continues to play a vital role, inspiring younger players with his commitment and passion for the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 307 32 65 11 0 0 24 3 27 2 0.212 0.278 0.248 0.525 -872.4

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1937 BBB NAL 13 48 12 15 5 0 0 9 2 5 1 0.312 — — — — 62.1
1938 BCA NAL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 BBB NAL 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1942 JRC NAL 11 35 3 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1943 MRS NAL 18 63 5 16 4 0 0 6 0 5 0 0.254 .255 (-1%) .324 (-5%) .346 (-8%) .671 (-7%) -69.4
1944 MRS NAL 27 87 5 15 1 0 0 3 0 8 1 0.172 .261 (-34%) .325 (-26%) .357 (-49%) .683 (-38%) -509.7
1945 MRS NAL 21 69 6 13 1 0 0 5 1 6 0 0.188 .260 (-28%) .328 (-23%) .354 (-43%) .683 (-33%) -355.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 88 87 781 35 13 40
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
PH 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 BBB 1B 13 13 98 6 1 4
1937 BBB 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1938 BCA PH 2 0 0 0 0 0
1938 BBB 1B 1 1 11 0 1 0
1942 JRC 1B 11 11 95 4 4 6
1943 MRS 1B 18 18 169 9 0 11
1944 MRS 1B 26 25 223 11 4 9
1945 MRS 1B 19 19 185 5 3 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 88
Second Base 1