Jim Donnelly

Born: 1/6/1867 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 12/31/1933 in Somerville, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-07-11 | Final Game: 1884-07-18

Full name: James Henry Donnelly

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Biography

Jim Donnelly, born in 1867, had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player from July 11 to July 18, 1884. His time in the league was short-lived, as he appeared in just six games during the early years of professional baseball, a period characterized by the transition from the game's formative years to a more organized competitive structure. Although Donnelly's statistics reflect the challenges many players faced during this era, he managed to record three hits, resulting in a batting average of .13. Donnelly's contributions to the game were limited, and his career was overshadowed by the more prominent figures of the time. With no home runs or RBIs to his name and zero stolen bases, his impact on the statistical landscape of baseball was minimal. Nevertheless, Donnelly's participation in the league during the 1880s highlights the diverse array of players who sought to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport. His brief stint serves as a reminder of the many players who played during baseball's formative years, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	23	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.130	0.167	0.174	0.341	0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 46.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.341 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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	KCU	UA	6	23	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	5	0	8	7	13	0
C	1	0	5	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	KCU	3B	5	0	8	7	13	0
1884	KCU	C	1	0	5	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1
Third Base	5