Jimmie DeShong

Born: 11/30/1909 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

Died: 10/16/1993 in Lower Paxton Township, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-12 | Final Game: 1939-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Brooklyn DeShong

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Biography

Jimmie DeShong was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1939. Born in 1909, DeShong made his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the lively ball to more power-oriented play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 91 games, finishing with a record of 47 wins and 44 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.08, and he recorded 273 strikeouts along with 9 saves, showcasing his ability as a reliable option in the bullpen. DeShong's playing style reflected the competitive nature of the late 1930s, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon to adapt to hitters who were becoming more aggressive. Despite his modest statistics, his contributions were significant during his tenure with teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Senators. Jimmie DeShong's career, while perhaps overshadowed by contemporaries, remains a testament to the evolving landscape of baseball pitching in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
47 44 175 100 44 2 9 872.7 968 493 59 432 273 5.08 0

Career ERA 5.08 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 17.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1932 PHA AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 10.0 17 13 9 5 11.70 4.13 (-184%) -1227.8
1934 NYY AL 6 7 31 12 6 0 3 133.7 126 61 56 40 4.11 4.29 (+4%) -
1935 NYY AL 4 1 29 3 0 0 3 69.0 64 25 33 30 3.26 4.35 (+25%) -
1936 WSN AL 18 10 34 31 16 2 2 223.7 255 115 96 59 4.63 4.59 (-1%) -
1937 WSN AL 14 15 37 34 20 0 1 264.3 290 144 124 86 4.90 4.34 (-13%) -
1938 WSN AL 5 8 31 14 1 0 0 131.3 160 96 83 41 6.58 4.35 (-51%) -
1939 WSN AL 0 3 7 6 1 0 0 40.7 56 39 31 12 8.63 4.28 (-101%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
176 293 35 58 2 4 0 25 1 32 41 0.198 0.279 0.232 0.511 -1122.6

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.511 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 30.7% 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
1932 PHA AL 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1934 NYY AL 31 42 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 7 5 0.190 — — — — -186.8
1935 NYY AL 29 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1936 WSN AL 35 79 15 15 1 1 0 9 1 10 8 0.190 .283 (-33%) .349 (-20%) .404 (-44%) .753 (-33%) -444.4
1937 WSN AL 37 94 9 19 1 1 0 8 0 10 16 0.202 .276 (-27%) .342 (-19%) .398 (-41%) .740 (-31%) -491.4
1938 WSN AL 31 46 5 12 0 2 0 7 0 1 4 0.261 — — — — 0.0
1939 WSN AL 7 15 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 175 0 36 179 10 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 PHA P 6 0 0 3 0 0
1934 NYA P 31 0 4 28 1 0
1935 NYA P 29 0 4 22 1 0
1936 WS1 P 34 0 4 34 2 6
1937 WS1 P 37 0 15 52 2 2
1938 WS1 P 31 0 8 26 3 4
1939 WS1 P 7 0 1 14 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 175