Jim Dyck

Born: 2/3/1922 in Omaha, NE, USA

Died: 1/11/1999 in Cheney, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-27 | Final Game: 1956-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Robert Dyck

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Biography

Jim Dyck was a professional baseball player active from 1951 to 1956, primarily known for his versatility as a position player. Born in 1922, Dyck made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the gradual end of the post-war era and the onset of the more dynamic styles of play that would define the late 1950s and beyond. He played a total of 330 games over his career, where he recorded 242 hits, 26 home runs, and 114 runs batted in, boasting a batting average of .246. Dyck's career spanned a crucial time in baseball, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and speed on the bases. Although he finished his career with modest stolen base numbers, totaling only 4, his contributions at the plate and in the field were appreciated by his teams. While he may not be remembered among the sport's greatest stars, Dyck's journey through the major leagues reflects the experiences of many players in his era, navigating the complexities of a changing game while striving to leave their own mark.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
330	983	139	242	52	5	26	114	4	131	140	0.246	0.339	0.389	0.728	608.7

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.722 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
1951	SLA	AL	4	15	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	SLA	AL	122	402	60	108	22	3	15	64	0	50	68	0.269	.252 (+6%)	.326 (+8%)	.369 (+22%)	.696 (+15%)	1189.9
1953	SLA	AL	112	334	38	71	15	1	9	27	3	38	40	0.213	.264 (-20%)	.335 (-11%)	.397 (-13%)	.733 (-12%)	-810.6
1954	CLE	AL	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	BAL	AL	61	197	32	55	13	1	2	22	1	28	21	0.279	.258 (+8%)	.332 (+12%)	.393 (-2%)	.726 (+4%)	229.4
1956	BAL	AL	11	23	3	5	2	0	0	0	0	10	5	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	CIN	NL	18	11	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	5	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
3B	147	15	166	293	26	28
OF	157	48	314	13	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	SLA	3B	4	0	7	6	0	1
1952	SLA	3B	74	0	79	152	9	14
1952	SLA	OF	48	0	118	2	2	0
1953	SLA	3B	51	0	62	101	13	12
1953	SLA	OF	55	0	100	5	2	1
1955	BAL	3B	17	14	18	33	4	1
1955	BAL	OF	45	39	86	4	1	1
1956	BAL	OF	9	9	10	2	1	0
1956	CIN	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1956	CIN	3B	1	1	0	1	0	0