Jim Hamby

Born: 7/29/1897 in Wilkesboro, NC, USA

Died: 10/21/1991 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-20 | Final Game: 1927-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Sanford Hamby

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Biography

Jim Hamby, born in 1897, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1926 to 1927. Primarily a position player, Hamby made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 22 games, where he recorded 10 hits and drove in 5 runs, culminating in a batting average of .182. Although he did not hit any home runs, Hamby did manage to steal one base, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. Despite the brevity of his career, Hamby contributed to the teams he played for during the emerging era of power hitting and evolving strategies in baseball. His time in the league provided him with experiences that reflected the changing landscape of the game, even if his individual statistics did not place him among the more prominent players of his time. Jim Hamby's legacy, while modest in terms of on-field achievements, is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich history of baseball in the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	55	6	10	0	1	0	5	1	7	7	0.182	0.274	0.218	0.492	-249.8

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career SLG .218 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.492 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 33.1% 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
1926	NY1	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	NY1	NL	21	52	6	10	0	1	0	5	1	7	7	0.192	.282 (-32%)	.344 (-16%)	.392 (-41%)	.736 (-30%)	-249.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	20	0	52	17	9	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	NY1	C	1	0	3	0	2	0
1927	NY1	C	19	0	49	17	7	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	20