James Forrest

Born: 12/18/1897 in Orangeburg, SC, USA

Died: 4/22/1977 in USA

Throws: R

Full name: James Daniel Forrest

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Biography

James Forrest, born in 1897, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a promising start to his career, he has played in 7 games, showcasing his skills with a batting average of .316. This impressive average highlights his ability to make consistent contact at the plate, contributing significantly to his team with 6 hits and 4 RBIs. Forrest also demonstrates his speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases, which adds an exciting element to his playing style. As a player in the modern era, Forrest is part of a game that emphasizes athleticism and strategic play. His early performance suggests a bright future, as he continues to adapt and grow within the competitive landscape of professional baseball. With a keen eye for the ball and an ability to drive in runs, he is carving out his niche in the sport, potentially setting the stage for a noteworthy career ahead.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	19	4	6	1	0	0	4	2	4	0	0.316	0.435	0.368	0.803	0.0

Career AVG .316 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OBP .435 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +29.7% above league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.803 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — +13.1% 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
1919	NLG	EAS	6	18	4	6	1	0	0	4	2	4	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	NLG	EAS	1	1	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
C	5	5	30	7	1	1
OF	1	1	0	3	0	0
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1919	NLG	C	5	5	30	7	1	1
1919	NLG	OF	1	1	0	3	0	0
1921	NLG	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	5
Shortstop	1
Right Field	1