Jim Galvin, baseball player, 1930-1930

Jim Galvin

Born: 8/11/1907 in Somerville, MA, USA

Died: 9/30/1969 in Marietta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-27 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Joseph Galvin

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Biography

Jim Galvin, born in 1907, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1930 to 1930. Primarily serving as a position player, Galvin made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era that was characterized by the transition away from the deadball era and the onset of a more offensive-focused game. His time in the league was notably short, appearing in only 2 games, during which he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical achievements, Galvin's presence on the field during this time reflects the challenges many players faced in breaking into a competitive major league environment. The early 1930s were a significant period for baseball, marked by changes in the game and the emergence of new talents. Although his playing career was limited, Jim Galvin's journey through Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.784 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1930 BOS AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games