Jim Gray, baseball player, 1884-1893

Jim Gray

Born: 8/7/1862 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 1/31/1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-10-09 | Final Game: 1893-08-16

Throws: R

Full name: James W. Gray

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Biography

Jim Gray was a professional baseball player born in 1862, whose career spanned from 1884 until 1893. Primarily known as a position player, Gray made his mark during an era when baseball was rapidly evolving, transitioning from the early days of the sport into a more organized and popular pastime. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 6 games, showcasing a solid performance that resulted in 7 hits, including 1 home run, and 5 runs batted in, culminating in an impressive batting average of .304. Despite the limited number of games he played, Gray's contributions to the teams he was part of were noteworthy. His ability to make contact and drive in runs highlighted a skill set that was essential during the late 19th century, a time when the game was characterized by its focus on batting prowess and strategic play. While his career was short-lived, Jim Gray remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the game's growth and the talents of the players who helped shape its early narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 23 3 7 1 0 1 5 0 0 4 0.304 0.304 0.478 0.783 0.0

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +18.2% above league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +37.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.783 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — +17.4% above 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
1884 PT1 AA 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1890 PTP PL 2 9 3 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1890 PIT NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1893 PIT NL 2 9 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.444 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 8 5 3 0
3B 1 0 0 2 2 0
SS 3 0 5 3 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PT1 3B 1 0 0 2 2 0
1890 PTP 2B 2 0 8 5 3 0
1890 PIT SS 1 0 2 2 3 1
1893 PIT SS 2 0 3 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Shortstop 3