Jim Curry, baseball player, 1909-1918

Jim Curry

Born: 3/10/1886 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 8/2/1938 in Grenloch, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-10-02 | Final Game: 1918-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: James L. Curry

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Biography

Jim Curry was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1909 to 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Curry made a brief yet noted appearance in the Major Leagues, participating in a total of 10 games. During his time on the field, he recorded 8 hits, resulting in a batting average of .229. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs batted in, Curry's role on the team contributed to the dynamic of early 20th-century baseball, a period characterized by its transition from the deadball era into a more modern approach to the game. Curry's career unfolded during a time when the sport was evolving, with players beginning to embrace more aggressive styles of play and strategy. Although his tenure in the big leagues was short, his participation reflected the competitive nature of baseball during the years leading up to World War I, a time when many players would soon be called away from the diamond to serve their countries. Jim Curry remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many athletes whose names may not be etched in lasting fame but whose contributions to the game were nonetheless significant.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 35 5 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.229 0.270 0.257 0.527 0.0

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.527 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1909 PHA AL 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1911 NYY AL 4 11 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1918 DET AL 5 20 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 1 18 21 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 PHA 2B 1 1 0 2 0 0
1911 NYA 2B 4 0 11 6 5 1
1918 DET 2B 5 0 7 13 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10