Jimmy Esmond

Born: 8/8/1889 in Albany, NY, USA

Died: 6/26/1948 in Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-20 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: James Joseph Esmond

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Biography

Jimmy Esmond was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, specifically from 1911 to 1915. He played primarily as a position player and appeared in 461 games throughout his career. Esmond was known for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .264. He recorded a total of 406 hits, including 9 home runs and 162 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Esmond demonstrated speed on the basepaths, successfully stealing 61 bases. Esmond's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His contributions as a reliable hitter and base stealer positioned him as a valuable asset on the teams he played for. Although his career was relatively brief, Esmond's impact on the game and the players of his time reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the early 1900s. He retired from professional baseball on October 3, 1915, leaving a legacy as a competent player in an era that laid the groundwork for modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
461	1540	204	406	52	34	9	162	61	136	163	0.264	0.324	0.359	0.683	589.8

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.671 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
1911	CIN	NL	73	198	27	54	4	6	1	11	7	17	30	0.273	.266 (+2%)	.336 (-2%)	.356 (+3%)	.693 (+1%)	-9.5
1912	CIN	NL	82	231	24	45	5	3	1	40	11	20	31	0.195	.268 (-28%)	.335 (-23%)	.358 (-29%)	.694 (-26%)	-1104.4
1914	IND	FL	151	542	74	160	23	15	2	49	25	40	48	0.295	.255 (+16%)	.322 (+7%)	.339 (+19%)	.661 (+13%)	1167.6
1915	NEW	FL	155	569	79	147	20	10	5	62	18	59	54	0.258	.250 (+3%)	.318 (+3%)	.332 (+7%)	.651 (+5%)	536.1