Jim Foran

Born: 1847 in PA, USA

Died: 11/29/1906 in Newark, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1871-05-04 | Final Game: 1871-08-29

Height: 5'6" | Weight: 159 lbs

Full name: James Henry Foran

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Biography

Jim Foran was a notable position player in the early days of professional baseball, whose career spanned from May 4, 1871, to August 29, 1871. Born in 1847, Foran made his mark during a period when baseball was rapidly gaining popularity, yet still navigating the growing pains of the professional era. He played in a total of 19 games, where he showcased an impressive batting average of .348, indicating his ability to make consistent contact with the ball in a time when offensive statistics were still developing. Over the course of his brief career, Foran recorded 31 hits, which included 1 home run and 18 RBIs, underscoring his capacity as a run producer. He also contributed with 1 stolen base, reflecting the aggressive base-running style that characterized the game during the early 1870s. Although his time in the league was limited, Foran's performance during this formative period in baseball history remains a testament to the evolving nature of the sport and the players who helped shape its future.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 89 21 31 1 3 1 18 1 2 1 0.348 0.363 0.461 0.823 253.6

Career AVG .348 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — +21.6% above league average.

Career OBP .363 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career SLG .461 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.823 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — +18.4% above 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
1871 FW1 19 89 21 31 1 3 1 18 1 2 1 0.348 .286 (+22%) .311 (+16%) .383 (+20%) .695 (+18%) 253.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 15 111 4 16 2
OF 4 4 11 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 FW1 1B 16 15 111 4 16 2
1871 FW1 OF 4 4 11 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 16
Left Field 3
Center Field 1