Jim Finigan

Born: 8/19/1928 in Quincy, IL, USA

Died: 5/16/1981 in Quincy, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-25 | Final Game: 1959-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Leroy Finigan

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Biography

Jim Finigan was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1959. Born in 1928, Finigan played primarily as a position player during a competitive era that saw the rise of power hitters and the increasing popularity of the game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 512 games, where he demonstrated his offensive capabilities with 422 hits and a batting average of .264. Finigan contributed significantly to his teams with 19 home runs and 168 runs batted in, while also showcasing his speed on the base paths with 8 stolen bases. Finigan's talents earned him two selections as an All-Star, highlighting his status among the top players of his time. He played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to embrace more dynamic styles of play and the integration of diverse talent. Known for his versatility and reliability, Finigan left an indelible mark on the teams he played for and remains a respected figure among baseball historians and enthusiasts. His contributions to the game reflect a dedication to excellence during a vibrant era in Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
512	1600	195	422	74	17	19	168	8	190	176	0.264	0.342	0.367	0.709	-205.9

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.721 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
1954	PHA	AL	136	487	57	147	25	6	7	51	2	64	66	0.302	.261 (+16%)	.333 (+14%)	.390 (+8%)	.723 (+11%)	1199.6
1955	KC1	AL	150	545	72	139	30	7	9	68	1	61	49	0.255	.258 (-1%)	.332 (avg)	.393 (-2%)	.726 (-1%)	-108.2
1956	KC1	AL	91	250	29	54	7	2	2	21	3	30	28	0.216	.258 (-16%)	.331 (-10%)	.397 (-29%)	.728 (-20%)	-937.7
1957	DET	AL	64	174	20	47	4	2	0	17	1	23	18	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.323 (+10%)	.391 (-19%)	.715 (-6%)	-93.5
1958	SFG	NL	23	25	3	5	2	0	0	1	0	3	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	BAL	AL	48	119	14	30	6	0	1	10	1	9	10	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.323 (-7%)	.392 (-16%)	.715 (-12%)	-266.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	159	130	368	355	21	113
3B	332	297	323	685	55	67
SS	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	PHA	3B	136	133	151	305	25	34
1955	KC1	2B	90	87	236	228	12	72
1955	KC1	3B	59	59	55	135	8	13
1956	KC1	2B	52	39	114	105	7	35
1956	KC1	3B	32	29	29	70	9	7
1957	DET	2B	3	2	8	4	1	2
1957	DET	3B	59	46	58	108	8	9
1958	SFN	2B	8	2	4	7	1	2
1958	SFN	3B	4	1	0	3	1	0
1959	BAL	2B	6	0	6	11	0	2
1959	BAL	3B	42	29	30	64	4	4
1959	BAL	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0