Jim Handiboe

Born: 7/17/1866 in Columbus, OH, USA

Died: 11/8/1942 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-05-28 | Final Game: 1886-09-08

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

Full name: James Edward Handiboe

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Biography

Jim Handiboe was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1866, whose career spanned a brief yet impactful period from 1886 until September 8 of the same year. Handiboe played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 7 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. Handiboe finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.32, a commendable figure for a pitcher of his time, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. He recorded a total of 83 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill in overpowering batters. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to his team were significant during the early days of professional baseball, where every pitch played a crucial role in the outcome of games. Jim Handiboe remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal moment in the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	7	14	14	12	1	0	114.0	82	42	1	33	83	3.32	0

Career ERA 3.32 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — near 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
1886	PT1	AA	7	7	14	14	12	1	0	114.0	82	42	33	83	3.32	3.37 (+2%)	1249.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	44	10	5	1	0	0	2	1	6	0	0.114	0.220	0.136	0.356	-264.5

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 58.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.356 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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
1886	PT1	AA	14	44	10	5	1	0	0	2	1	6	0	0.114	—	—	—	—	-264.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
P	14	0	5	17	6	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1886	PT1	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1886	PT1	P	14	0	5	17	6	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14
Right Field	2