Jim Gilman, baseball player, 1893-1893

Jim Gilman

Born: 6/14/1870 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 12/21/1912 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-07-10 | Final Game: 1893-07-12

Throws: R

Full name: James Joseph Gilman

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Biography

Jim Gilman, born in 1870, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from July 10 to July 12, 1893, during which he appeared in two games. Within those limited appearances, Gilman showcased his batting ability by recording two hits, culminating in a batting average of .286. He also contributed to his team's efforts with one run batted in, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Gilman's time in the major leagues was short-lived, and he played during a transitional era in baseball, where the game was evolving from the late 19th century's emphasis on contact hitting and speed to a more modern style. While his statistics may not reflect a lengthy or impactful career, Gilman's participation in the early days of professional baseball places him among the ranks of those who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 7 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.286 0.286 0.286 0.571 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 22.3% 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 CL4 NL 2 7 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 1 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1893 CL4 3B 2 0 1 3 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2