James Graham

Born: 1/8/1865 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/17/1935 in Lebanon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-09-04 | Final Game: 1889-09-08

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Biography

James Graham was a professional baseball player born in 1865, whose brief career spanned from September 4 to September 8, 1889. He played as a position player during a time when baseball was transitioning from the early days of the game into the more organized professional era. Despite a short tenure that included just four games in the major leagues, Graham managed to make a mark on the sport, contributing three hits over the course of his career for a batting average of .167. Playing in an era characterized by its own unique challenges and evolving strategies, Graham's time in Major League Baseball was limited, as he was part of a pool of players who often faced intense competition for roster spots. Although he did not achieve notable statistics such as home runs or RBIs, Graham's participation during the late 19th century reflects the historical landscape of baseball, a period rich with the emergence of new playing styles and the groundwork for the game's future development. His brief stint in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the early fabric of professional baseball, even if their careers did not reach the heights of some of their contemporaries.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	18	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 51.8% 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
1889	PH4	AA	4	18	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	4	0	2	12	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1889	PH4	3B	4	0	2	12	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	4