Jim Ray Hart

Born: 10/30/1941 in Hookerton, NC, USA

Died: 5/19/2016 in Acampo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-07-07 | Final Game: 1974-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Ray Hart

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Biography

Jim Ray Hart, born in 1941, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1963 until his retirement in 1974. Hart made his mark primarily in the National League, where he played a pivotal role for the San Francisco Giants during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by the rise of power hitting and evolving offensive strategies. Over 1,125 games, he accumulated 1,052 hits, 170 home runs, and 578 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his team's offense. His career batting average of .278 reflected a consistent ability to reach base and make impactful contributions at the plate. Hart was recognized for his talents with an All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the elite players of his time. Known for his powerful swing and solid defensive skills, he became a key figure in the Giants' lineup during the 1960s and early 1970s. His legacy includes not only his on-field achievements but also his influence on the game during a transformative period in baseball history. Hart's career ended on May 27, 1974, leaving behind a notable record that continues to resonate with fans and historians alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1125	3783	518	1052	148	29	170	578	17	380	573	0.278	0.345	0.467	0.813	14014.7

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career SLG .467 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +26.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.813 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — +18.9% 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
1963	SFG	NL	7	20	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	3	6	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	SFG	NL	153	566	71	162	15	6	31	81	5	47	94	0.286	.250 (+14%)	.312 (+9%)	.377 (+32%)	.690 (+22%)	2284.3
1965	SFG	NL	160	591	91	177	30	6	23	96	6	47	75	0.299	.245 (+22%)	.310 (+12%)	.371 (+31%)	.682 (+23%)	2444.6
1966	SFG	NL	156	578	88	165	23	4	33	93	2	48	75	0.285	.248 (+15%)	.309 (+11%)	.376 (+36%)	.685 (+24%)	2634.2
1967	SFG	NL	158	578	98	167	26	7	29	99	1	77	100	0.289	.242 (+19%)	.306 (+22%)	.357 (+42%)	.663 (+33%)	3705.9
1968	SFG	NL	136	480	67	124	14	3	23	78	3	46	74	0.258	.236 (+9%)	.298 (+8%)	.340 (+30%)	.638 (+20%)	1646.2
1969	SFG	NL	95	236	27	60	9	0	3	26	0	28	49	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.320 (+7%)	.369 (-10%)	.689 (-2%)	-0.0
1970	SFG	NL	76	255	30	72	12	1	8	37	0	30	29	0.282	.253 (+11%)	.325 (+10%)	.385 (+12%)	.711 (+11%)	537.6
1971	SFG	NL	31	39	5	10	0	0	2	5	0	6	8	0.256	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	SFG	NL	24	79	10	24	5	0	5	8	0	6	10	0.304	.243 (+25%)	.310 (+16%)	.353 (+57%)	.664 (+38%)	443.4
1973	SFG	NL	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	NYY	AL	114	339	29	86	13	2	13	52	0	36	45	0.254	.256 (-1%)	.325 (avg)	.378 (+11%)	.703 (+6%)	0.0
1974	NYY	AL	10	19	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	7	0.053	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1971	NLCS	SFN	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	683	665	564	1187	134	92
OF	264	259	341	12	17	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	SFN	3B	7	7	10	9	0	1
1964	SFN	3B	149	145	139	277	28	24
1964	SFN	OF	6	6	4	1	0	1
1965	SFN	3B	144	141	134	231	32	16
1965	SFN	OF	15	16	17	0	2	0
1966	SFN	3B	139	137	100	282	24	24
1966	SFN	OF	17	15	31	1	2	0
1967	SFN	3B	89	86	60	177	16	10
1967	SFN	OF	72	71	81	3	2	1
1968	SFN	3B	72	70	63	109	14	11
1968	SFN	OF	65	63	102	3	5	1
1969	SFN	3B	3	3	0	5	1	0
1969	SFN	OF	68	68	80	2	5	1
1970	SFN	3B	56	53	39	69	11	2
1970	SFN	OF	18	17	21	2	1	0
1971	SFN	3B	3	2	2	3	1	2
1971	SFN	OF	3	3	5	0	0	0
1972	SFN	3B	20	20	17	22	5	2
1973	SFN	3B	1	1	0	3	2	0