Jim Heise

Born: 10/2/1930 in Scottdale, PA, USA

Died: 4/21/2011 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-06-29 | Final Game: 1957-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Edward Heise

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Biography

Jim Heise, born in 1930, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1950s. He played as a position player and made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1957. Despite a short stint in the league, Heise's time on the field reflected the competitive nature of the era, which was characterized by a mix of established stars and emerging talent. During his career, Heise appeared in a total of 8 games, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, as he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs. While his statistical output was modest, Heise's experience in the majors is a testament to the rigorous standards of professional baseball and the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. His brief appearance in the league serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who have aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if their time on the field was limited.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	8	2	0	0	0	19.0	25	17	2	16	8	8.05	0

Career ERA 8.05 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 110.1% 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
1957	WSN	AL	0	3	8	2	0	0	0	19.0	25	17	16	8	8.05	3.83 (-110%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	0.200	0.000	0.200	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 38.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 72.0% 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
1957	WSN	AL	8	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	2	1	3	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	WS1	P	8	2	1	3	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
West Virginia University	Morgantown	WV	1953, 1954, 1955, 1956