Jim Cronin, baseball player, 1929-1929

Jim Cronin

Born: 8/7/1905 in Richmond, CA, USA

Died: 6/10/1983 in Concord, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-07-04 | Final Game: 1929-09-20

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: James John Cronin

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Biography

Jim Cronin, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned the summer of 1929. Playing primarily as a position player, Cronin appeared in a total of 25 games, where he recorded 13 hits and drove in 4 runs, concluding his tenure with a batting average of .232. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the fabric of the game during a transitional period in baseball history. Cronin's career unfolded during the late 1920s, a time when baseball was experiencing the tail end of the so-called "deadball era," giving way to a new style of play characterized by more power and offensive production. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Cronin’s participation in the Major Leagues during this era reflects the ongoing evolution of the game and the challenges faced by players in establishing their careers amid intense competition. After his final game on September 20, 1929, Cronin remained a part of baseball history, representing the myriad of players whose contributions to the sport may not be fully captured by statistics alone.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 56 7 13 2 1 0 4 0 5 7 0.232 0.295 0.304 0.599 -222.6

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1929 PHA AL 25 56 7 13 2 1 0 4 0 5 7 0.232 .289 (-20%) .353 (-17%) .415 (-27%) .769 (-22%) -222.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 0 18 38 2 7
3B 4 0 2 3 0 0
SS 9 0 9 12 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 PHA 2B 10 0 18 38 2 7
1929 PHA 3B 4 0 2 3 0 0
1929 PHA SS 9 0 9 12 2 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Third Base 4
Shortstop 9