Jim Cockman, baseball player, 1905-1905

Jim Cockman

Born: 4/26/1873 in Guelph, ON, CAN

Died: 9/28/1947 in Guelph, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1905-09-28 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: James Cockman

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Biography

Jim Cockman was a professional baseball player born in 1873, who played in the major leagues from 1905 to 1909. A position player, Cockman made a brief yet notable appearance in the early 20th-century baseball landscape, a period characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, where low-scoring games and strategic play dominated the sport. Over the course of his career, he participated in 13 games, during which he recorded 4 hits and amassed a batting average of .105. While his offensive contributions were limited, he did manage to drive in 2 runs and demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Cockman's time in the league was short, but he represents a fascinating chapter in baseball's history, showcasing the challenges faced by players in an era transitioning from the low-scoring affairs of the deadball era to the more offensive-minded play that would follow. His career, though modest, underscores the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the various roles players have occupied through the years, regardless of their statistical output.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 38 5 4 0 0 0 2 2 4 10 0.105 0.190 0.105 0.296 0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 67.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.296 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 53.1% 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
1905 NYY AL 13 38 5 4 0 0 0 2 2 4 10 0.105 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 13 13 10 18 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 NYA 3B 13 13 10 18 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 13