Jimmy Dygert

Born: 7/5/1884 in Utica, NY, USA

Died: 2/7/1936 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-08 | Final Game: 1910-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: James Henry Dygert

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Biography

Jimmy Dygert was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1905 to 1910, establishing himself as a formidable presence on the mound during the early years of the 20th century. Born in 1884, Dygert competed in a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a period that began to see more emphasis on offensive production. Over his career, he accrued a record of 57-49, showcasing his ability to win games and maintain a competitive edge in the league. Dygert finished his career with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.65, which highlighted his effectiveness as a pitcher and his capacity to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. He recorded a total of 583 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill in overpowering hitters and his proficiency in the art of pitching. In addition to his strikeout prowess, Dygert earned 2 saves, illustrating his versatility and capability to perform under pressure in crucial moments. Through his contributions on the mound, Dygert left an indelible mark on the game during a transformative era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
57	49	175	105	62	16	2	986.0	798	290	9	383	583	2.65	0

Career ERA 2.65 vs. league average 2.62 across their career seasons — near 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
1905	PHA	AL	1	4	6	3	2	0	0	35.3	41	17	11	24	4.33	2.82 (-54%)	-166.3
1906	PHA	AL	11	13	35	25	15	4	0	213.7	175	64	91	106	2.70	2.68 (-1%)	-1049.2
1907	PHA	AL	21	8	42	28	18	5	1	261.7	200	68	85	151	2.34	2.50 (+6%)	1347.8
1908	PHA	AL	11	15	41	28	15	5	1	238.7	184	76	97	164	2.87	2.40 (-19%)	773.6
1909	PHA	AL	9	5	32	13	6	1	0	137.3	117	37	50	79	2.42	2.55 (+5%)	100.9
1910	PHA	AL	4	4	19	8	6	1	0	99.3	81	28	49	59	2.54	2.79 (+9%)	137.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
175	338	25	47	5	2	1	17	1	11	90	0.139	0.166	0.175	0.341	-1758.0

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OBP .166 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.341 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 45.3% 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
1905	PHA	AL	6	15	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	PHA	AL	35	74	4	13	2	1	1	2	0	1	21	0.176	.247 (-29%)	.307 (-39%)	.315 (-14%)	.622 (-27%)	-328.7
1907	PHA	AL	42	94	11	12	1	1	0	7	1	6	17	0.128	.245 (-48%)	.304 (-41%)	.308 (-48%)	.613 (-45%)	-636.8
1908	PHA	AL	41	75	5	6	0	0	0	1	0	1	23	0.080	.240 (-67%)	.298 (-69%)	.306 (-74%)	.605 (-72%)	-792.4
1909	PHA	AL	32	44	3	9	1	0	0	4	0	0	15	0.205	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	PHA	AL	19	36	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	3	10	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0