Jim Command, baseball player, 1954-1955

Jim Command

Born: 10/15/1928 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Died: 8/10/2014 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-06-20 | Final Game: 1955-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Dalton Command

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Biography

Jim Command, born in 1928, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1954 until 1955. His career spanned a brief period during the mid-20th century, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the integration of players and a shift in playing styles. Command's contributions came primarily in a limited capacity, as he appeared in 14 games over two seasons. During his time in the majors, Command recorded 4 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 6 runs, finishing with a batting average of .174. Despite a short-lived career, his presence on the field added to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era marked by both challenges and triumphs. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's greats, Command's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the passion and dedication that defined the sport during his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 23 1 4 1 0 1 6 0 2 4 0.174 0.240 0.348 0.588 0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.588 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
1954 PHI NL 9 18 1 4 1 0 1 6 0 2 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1955 PHI NL 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 6 4 5 8 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 PHI 3B 6 4 5 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 6