James Edwards, baseball player, 1922-1928

James Edwards

Born: 12/14/1894 in Banner, MS, USA

Died: 1/19/1965 in Serepta, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-05-14 | Final Game: 1928-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Corbette Edwards

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Biography

James Edwards, born in 1894, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 until his retirement on July 19, 1928. Throughout his career, Edwards showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 26-37 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 211 strikeouts, along with 4 saves. Edwards' playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with changes in strategy and player conditioning, moving away from the deadball era. Edwards was known for his competitive spirit and dedication to the game, which reflected the challenges and aspirations of pitchers during the late 1920s. While his win-loss record may not have placed him among the elite of his time, his contributions to his teams and the resilience he demonstrated on the field were significant in their own right. After hanging up his cleats, Edwards left behind a legacy that speaks to the many players who paved the way for future generations in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 37 145 59 23 6 4 584.3 666 284 18 278 211 4.37 0

Career ERA 4.37 vs. league average 4.19 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
1922 CLE AL 3 8 25 7 0 0 0 92.7 113 46 40 44 4.47 4.18 (-7%) 796.1
1923 CLE AL 10 10 38 21 8 1 1 179.3 200 74 75 68 3.71 4.03 (+8%) 263.2
1924 CLE AL 4 3 10 7 5 1 0 57.0 64 18 34 15 2.84 4.13 (+31%) -1480.6
1925 CLE AL 0 3 13 3 1 0 0 36.0 60 33 23 12 8.25 4.55 (-81%) -347.9
1925 CHW AL 1 2 9 4 1 1 0 45.3 46 20 23 20 3.97 4.55 (+13%) -
1926 CHW AL 6 9 32 16 8 3 1 142.0 140 66 63 41 4.18 4.11 (-2%) -
1928 CIN NL 2 2 18 1 0 0 2 32.0 43 27 20 11 7.59 4.13 (-84%) -446.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
145 184 6 24 1 0 0 9 0 1 36 0.130 0.144 0.136 0.280 -671.7

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career OBP .144 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 65.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.280 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 62.2% 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
1922 CLE AL 25 23 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1923 CLE AL 38 59 4 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 12 0.119 .282 (-58%) .344 (-61%) .390 (-70%) .734 (-66%) -671.7
1924 CLE AL 10 20 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1925 CLE AL 13 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1925 CHW AL 9 17 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1926 CHW AL 32 46 2 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 12 0.109 — — — — 0.0
1928 CIN NL 18 10 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 145 0 23 139 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 CLE P 25 0 4 19 2 1
1923 CLE P 38 0 8 42 1 1
1924 CLE P 10 0 2 14 1 0
1925 CLE P 13 0 1 13 1 0
1925 CHA P 9 0 1 16 0 0
1926 CHA P 32 0 6 31 0 0
1928 CIN P 18 0 1 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 145

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi College Clinton MS 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922