James Durham

Born: 10/7/1881 in Douglass, KS, USA

Died: 5/7/1949 in Coffeyville, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-15 | Final Game: 1902-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Garfield Durham

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Biography

James Durham was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1902 to 1909. Born in 1881, Durham's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the deadball era, when pitchers dominated the game, and offensive strategies were evolving. He made his mark in the Major Leagues with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.85, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound despite facing formidable hitters. Over his brief career, Durham struck out 3 batters and did not record any saves, reflecting the limited opportunities he encountered in the league. While his career statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Durham's tenure added to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the sport was still solidifying its place in American culture. His experiences and contributions, though modest, were part of the collective journey of the game as it transitioned into a more modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	3	3	3	0	0	20.0	21	13	0	16	3	5.85	0

Career ERA 5.85 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 84.3% 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
1902	CHW	AL	1	1	3	3	3	0	0	20.0	21	13	16	3	5.85	3.17 (-84%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	15	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.067	0.176	0.067	0.243	0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 75.0% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 80.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.243 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 63.5% 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
1902	CHW	AL	5	15	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	2	0	1	0
P	3	0	1	6	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	CHA	OF	2	0	2	0	1	0
1902	CHA	P	3	0	1	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3
Left Field	1
Right Field	2