John Grimes

Born: 4/17/1869 in Woodstock, MD, USA

Died: 1/17/1964 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-07-28 | Final Game: 1897-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: John Thomas Grimes

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Biography

John Grimes was a professional baseball player who played during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the early evolution of the sport in America. Born in 1869, Grimes had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, participating in the league from July 28 to August 2, 1897. His time in the majors was limited to just three games, but he made an impact during his stint, recording two hits and driving in one run, which resulted in a batting average of .286. As a position player, Grimes contributed to the early development of the game during a period when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Though his career was short, Grimes's involvement in the major leagues places him among the ranks of players who were part of baseball's formative years, contributing to the rich history of the sport. His achievements, while modest, reflect the competitive nature of the era and the challenges faced by players vying for a place in the burgeoning world of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	3	1	1	0	0	19.7	24	13	0	8	4	5.95	0

Career ERA 5.95 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 38.3% 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
1897	STL	NL	0	2	3	1	1	0	0	19.7	24	13	8	4	5.95	4.30 (-38%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	0.286	0.500	0.286	0.786	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +41.2% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.786 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +6.0% 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
1897	STL	NL	3	7	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	0	12	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1897	SLN	P	3	0	0	12	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3