Jim Delsing

Born: 11/13/1925 in Rudolph, WI, USA

Died: 5/4/2006 in Chesterfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-21 | Final Game: 1960-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Henry Delsing

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Biography

Jim Delsing was an American professional baseball player, born in 1925, who had a notable career as a position player from 1948 to 1960. He played in a total of 822 games across his career, where he established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate. Delsing recorded 627 hits, including 40 home runs, and drove in 286 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .255. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 15 bases throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Delsing's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, transitioning from the post-war years into the more competitive landscape of the late 1950s. Known for his versatility and solid defensive skills, he played for several teams, including the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox. While he may not have been a household name, Delsing's contributions to his teams and the game helped pave the way for future generations of players, reflecting the evolving nature of baseball in the mid-20th century. His legacy remains as a testament to the dedication and skill of those who played during this dynamic era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
822	2461	322	627	112	21	40	286	15	299	251	0.255	0.339	0.366	0.705	-582.2

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.724 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
1948	CHW	AL	20	63	5	12	0	0	0	5	0	5	12	0.190	.263 (-28%)	.340 (-23%)	.379 (-50%)	.719 (-37%)	-376.2
1949	NYY	AL	9	20	5	7	1	0	1	3	0	1	2	0.350	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	NYY	AL	12	10	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	SLA	AL	69	209	25	55	5	2	0	15	1	20	23	0.263	.265 (-1%)	.346 (-5%)	.401 (-24%)	.747 (-15%)	0.0
1951	SLA	AL	131	449	59	112	20	2	8	45	2	56	39	0.249	.260 (-4%)	.336 (avg)	.385 (-8%)	.721 (-4%)	-263.9
1952	SLA	AL	93	298	34	76	13	6	1	34	3	25	29	0.255	.252 (+1%)	.326 (-1%)	.369 (-6%)	.696 (-3%)	-209.3
1952	DET	AL	33	113	14	31	2	1	3	15	1	11	8	0.274	.252 (+9%)	.326 (+5%)	.369 (+5%)	.696 (+5%)	-209.3
1953	DET	AL	138	479	77	138	26	6	11	62	1	66	39	0.288	.264 (+9%)	.335 (+13%)	.397 (+10%)	.733 (+11%)	1248.7
1954	DET	AL	122	371	39	92	24	2	6	38	4	49	38	0.248	.261 (-5%)	.333 (+1%)	.390 (-5%)	.723 (-2%)	-106.3
1955	DET	AL	114	356	49	85	15	2	10	60	2	48	40	0.239	.258 (-8%)	.332 (-1%)	.393 (-4%)	.726 (-3%)	-188.3
1956	DET	AL	10	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	CHW	AL	55	41	11	5	3	0	0	2	1	10	13	0.122	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	KC1	AL	16	40	2	10	3	0	0	5	0	3	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	698	203	1606	41	19	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	CHA	OF	15	0	36	1	0	0
1949	NYA	OF	5	0	6	0	0	0
1950	SLA	OF	53	0	150	4	1	3
1951	SLA	OF	124	0	340	15	6	5
1952	SLA	OF	85	0	206	4	3	2
1952	DET	OF	32	0	67	1	3	0
1953	DET	OF	133	0	354	7	3	2
1954	DET	OF	108	97	221	5	1	0
1955	DET	OF	101	91	178	3	1	1
1956	DET	OF	3	2	3	0	0	0
1956	CHA	OF	29	3	21	1	1	0
1960	KC1	OF	10	10	24	0	0	0