Jim Canavan

Born: 11/26/1866 in New Bedford, MA, USA

Died: 5/27/1949 in New Bedford, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-04-08 | Final Game: 1897-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: James Edward Canavan

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Biography

Jim Canavan, born in 1866, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Canavan's career spanned from 1891 to 1897, during which he played a total of 541 games. He established himself as a versatile position player, known for his speed on the bases and ability to contribute offensively. Over the course of his career, Canavan recorded 464 hits, including 30 home runs, and drove in 291 runs. His batting average stood at .224, reflecting the challenges hitters faced during an era dominated by pitching. In addition to his offensive contributions, Canavan showcased his speed with 114 stolen bases, emphasizing his aggressive playing style. Though his numbers may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, Canavan's impact on the game during a formative time in baseball history remains noteworthy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
541	2072	326	464	63	49	30	291	114	232	165	0.224	0.305	0.345	0.650	-4119.9

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1891	CN3	AA	101	426	74	97	13	14	7	66	21	27	44	0.228	.254 (-10%)	.331 (-15%)	.343 (+9%)	.675 (-3%)	-478.8
1891	ML3	AA	35	142	33	38	2	4	3	21	7	16	10	0.268	.254 (+5%)	.331 (+3%)	.343 (+17%)	.675 (+10%)	-478.8
1892	CHC	NL	118	439	48	73	10	11	0	32	33	48	48	0.166	.244 (-32%)	.316 (-22%)	.327 (-27%)	.644 (-24%)	-1995.3
1893	CIN	NL	121	461	65	104	13	7	5	64	31	51	20	0.226	.279 (-19%)	.356 (-14%)	.379 (-17%)	.735 (-15%)	-1508.2
1894	CIN	NL	103	364	81	100	16	10	13	74	13	64	25	0.275	.309 (-11%)	.379 (+1%)	.435 (+10%)	.814 (+6%)	489.8
1897	BRO	NL	63	240	25	52	9	3	2	34	9	26	18	0.217	.291 (-26%)	.354 (-16%)	.387 (-21%)	.741 (-19%)	-836.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	9	0	2	1
2B	205	506	611	111	63
3B	3	2	1	0	0
OF	218	439	26	42	6
SS	117	239	357	94	33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1891	CN3	SS	101	217	304	85	31
1891	ML3	2B	24	51	76	20	4
1891	ML3	SS	11	14	35	8	1
1892	CHN	2B	112	282	349	53	40
1892	CHN	OF	4	6	1	0	0
1892	CHN	SS	2	6	5	1	1
1893	CIN	2B	5	12	18	2	0
1893	CIN	3B	1	0	0	0	0
1893	CIN	OF	117	243	15	19	0
1894	CIN	1B	1	9	0	2	1
1894	CIN	2B	1	4	6	4	1
1894	CIN	3B	2	2	1	0	0
1894	CIN	OF	97	190	10	23	6
1894	CIN	SS	3	2	13	0	0
1897	BRO	2B	63	157	162	32	18