Jim Garry

Born: 9/21/1869 in Great Barrington, MA, USA

Died: 1/12/1917 in Pittsfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-05-02 | Final Game: 1893-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Thomas Garry

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Biography

Jim Garry, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career was notably brief, as he played only one game in Major League Baseball on May 2, 1893. Positioned primarily as a position player, Garry's time on the field was marked by an absence of statistical accomplishment, finishing his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, 0 RBIs, a batting average of 0.0, and 0 stolen bases. His singular appearance came during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, where offensive production began to take on new importance. Despite the limited scope of his career, Garry's inclusion in the Major Leagues reflects the competitive nature of baseball during the 1890s, a time when many players were vying for spots on rosters amidst rapid growth in the sport's popularity. His unique status as a player who only registered a single game in the majors serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to play at the highest level, many of whom faced challenges that prevented them from achieving sustained success. Jim Garry remains a part of baseball history, representing the pursuit of dreams within America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	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 .280 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.736 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
1893	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	5	7	0	4	2	63.00	0

Career ERA 63.00 vs. league average 4.66 across their career seasons — 1251.7% worse 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
1893	BSN	NL	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	5	7	4	2	63.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1893	BSN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1