Jimmy Grant

Born: 10/6/1918 in Racine, WI, USA

Died: 7/8/1970 in Rochester, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-08 | Final Game: 1944-09-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: James Charles Grant

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Biography

Jimmy Grant, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the early 1940s. Playing primarily as a position player, Grant's career spanned from 1942 to 1944, a time when the nation was deeply affected by World War II, which led to a significant number of players serving in the military. Despite the challenges of this era, Grant participated in 146 games, showcasing his skills on the field. Throughout his career, Grant recorded 87 hits and achieved a batting average of .246, along with 5 home runs and 36 RBIs. He also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, contributing 5 stolen bases to his overall performance. While his statistics might not place him among the all-time greats, Grant's contributions during a tumultuous period in American history highlight the resilience and passion for the game that players exhibited during the war years. His commitment to baseball during this era remains a testament to the sport’s enduring significance in American culture.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
146	354	38	87	16	6	5	36	5	38	67	0.246	0.322	0.367	0.690	337.1

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — near 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
1942	CHW	AL	12	36	0	6	1	1	0	1	0	5	6	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CHW	AL	58	197	23	51	9	2	4	22	4	18	34	0.259	.255 (+1%)	.324 (-1%)	.346 (+11%)	.671 (+5%)	138.1
1943	CLE	AL	15	22	3	3	2	0	0	1	0	4	7	0.136	—	—	—	—	138.1
1944	CLE	AL	61	99	12	27	4	3	1	12	1	11	20	0.273	.261 (+4%)	.325 (+10%)	.357 (+13%)	.683 (+11%)	199.1