Jim Faulkner, baseball player, 1927-1930

Jim Faulkner

Born: 7/27/1899 in Beatrice, NE, USA

Died: 6/1/1962 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-09-15 | Final Game: 1930-04-23

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Leroy Faulkner

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Biography

Jim Faulkner was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1927 to 1930. Born in 1899, Faulkner made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was shifting from the deadball era to a time of more offensive play. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 10-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.75. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience, Faulkner contributed to his teams not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief, accumulating 3 saves in his career. Over the course of his time in the major leagues, Faulkner struck out 34 batters, demonstrating his ability to handle pressure situations. While his numbers may not place him among the most recognized pitchers of his era, his contributions to the game reflect the hard work and dedication typical of many players of that time. Jim Faulkner's career remains a testament to the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s, as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic style of play.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 8 43 10 3 0 3 127.3 146 53 6 47 34 3.75 0

Career ERA 3.75 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 13.4% better 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
1927 NY1 NL 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 9.7 13 4 5 2 3.72 4.08 (+9%) 0.0
1928 NY1 NL 9 8 38 8 3 0 2 117.3 131 46 41 32 3.53 4.13 (+15%) -282.0
1930 BRO NL 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0.3 2 3 1 0 81.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 41 4 10 1 0 0 2 0 3 9 0.244 0.295 0.268 0.564 0.0

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 25.1% 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
1927 NY1 NL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1928 NY1 NL 38 39 4 9 1 0 0 1 0 2 8 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1930 BRO NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 0 4 33 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 NY1 P 3 0 1 1 0 0
1928 NY1 P 38 0 3 31 1 3
1930 BRO P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43