Jim Curtiss

Born: 12/27/1861 in Coldwater, MI, USA

Died: 2/14/1945 in North Adams, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-07-15 | Final Game: 1891-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Ervin Duane Curtiss

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Biography

Jim Curtiss was a professional baseball player born in 1861, who played during the early years of Major League Baseball from 1891 until September 22 of the same year. His career, though brief, showcased his talents as a position player in a burgeoning sport that was beginning to develop its identity within American culture. Curtiss participated in a total of 56 games, amassing 55 hits and achieving a batting average of .261. His offensive contributions included 25 RBIs and 1 home run, along with 5 stolen bases, which reflected the aggressive style of play that was becoming popular at the time. Playing during an era that saw the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive approach, Curtiss demonstrated the skills that were vital for the evolving game. His ability to contribute both in terms of batting and base running placed him among the noteworthy players of his time, despite his career being limited to a single season in the major leagues. Jim Curtiss remains a part of baseball history, representing the early days of the sport when the foundations for future players and styles were being laid.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	211	28	55	6	5	1	25	5	22	35	0.261	0.339	0.351	0.690	71.9

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — near 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	CIN	NL	27	108	11	29	3	3	1	13	3	9	19	0.269	.254 (+6%)	.331 (avg)	.343 (+11%)	.675 (+5%)	63.4
1891	WS9	AA	29	103	17	26	3	2	0	12	2	13	16	0.252	.254 (-1%)	.331 (+5%)	.343 (-7%)	.675 (-1%)	63.4