Jim Dee

Born: 12/27/1864 in Safe Harbor, PA, USA

Died: 8/25/1897 in Lake Michigan, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-30 | Final Game: 1884-08-16

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James J. Dee

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Biography

Jim Dee, born in 1864, was a position player who had a brief stint in Major League Baseball during the summer of 1884. His career spanned from July 30 to August 16 of that year, during a time when the game was still evolving in its early stages, characterized by the transition from the so-called "deadball era" to a more modern style of play. Dee took the field in a total of 12 games, primarily showcasing his skills in a league that was rich with competitive spirit yet lacked the statistical complexity of today's game. Throughout his short career, Dee recorded 5 hits in 40 at-bats, culminating in a batting average of .125. He did not manage to hit any home runs or drive in any runs, nor did he steal any bases. Despite the limited opportunities and modest statistical output, Dee's presence in the Major Leagues during this formative period contributed to the tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and aspirations of players in the 19th century. His time in the league, though fleeting, reflects the broader narrative of the early days of professional baseball, where many players sought to establish themselves in an emerging sport that would soon captivate the nation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	40	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.125	0.146	0.125	0.271	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career OBP .146 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 61.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.271 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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
1884	PT1	AA	12	40	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	12	0	13	36	8	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PT1	SS	12	0	13	36	8	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	12