Jimmy Direaux

Born: 1916 in Pasadena, CA, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: James Direaux

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Biography

Jimmy Direaux, born in 1916, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and versatility on the mound. With a career record of 5-5, he showcases a competitive spirit, contributing to his team's efforts through both starting and relief appearances. His current earned run average (ERA) stands at 5.03, reflecting the challenges he has faced in a game that continues to evolve. Over his career, Direaux has recorded 38 strikeouts and registered 1 save, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure and contribute to critical moments in games. Direaux's career unfolds during a dynamic era in baseball, where pitching styles and strategies continuously adapt. As he remains active, his presence adds depth to the current landscape of the sport, and his experiences serve as a bridge between generations of players. Known for his determination and competitive nature, Jimmy Direaux continues to make an impact on the game, inspiring both teammates and aspiring pitchers alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 5 18 11 6 0 1 93.0 101 52 3 44 38 5.03 0

Career ERA 5.03 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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
1937 WEG NN2 3 3 9 8 4 0 0 62.3 70 32 29 22 4.62 4.34 (-7%) 223.1
1938 BEG NN2 2 2 9 3 2 0 1 30.7 31 20 15 16 5.87 4.35 (-35%) -13.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 53 14 17 5 0 0 6 1 7 1 0.321 0.400 0.415 0.815 0.0

Career AVG .321 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.815 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — +10.5% above 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
1937 WEG NN2 15 28 7 11 4 0 0 3 1 3 0 0.393 — — — — 0.0
1938 BEG NN2 16 25 7 6 1 0 0 3 0 4 1 0.240 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 5 3 6 0 0 0
P 18 11 3 23 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 WEG OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1937 WEG P 9 8 1 13 0 2
1938 BEG 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1938 BEG OF 4 3 5 0 0 0
1938 BEG P 9 3 2 10 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18
Third Base 1
Left Field 2
Right Field 3