Jim Hickey

Born: 10/22/1920 in North Abington, MA, USA

Died: 9/20/1997 in Manchester, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-25 | Final Game: 1944-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 204 lbs

Full name: James Robert Hickey

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Biography

Jim Hickey, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1942 to 1944. As a position player, Hickey's time in Major League Baseball was limited, appearing in just 9 games without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His tenure in the league coincided with the challenging years of World War II, a time when many athletes served in the military, significantly impacting the availability of talent in professional sports. While Hickey's statistical contributions may not have reflected a long or impactful career, his presence in the major leagues during this era serves as a reminder of the numerous players who participated during wartime, often under extraordinary circumstances. The legacy of players like Hickey highlights the resilience and passion for the game that persisted even amid global conflict, making his story a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	9	1	0	0	0	10.7	19	8	1	7	3	6.75	0

Career ERA 6.75 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 89.0% 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
1942	BSN	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1.3	4	3	2	0	20.25	—	0.0
1944	BSN	NL	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	9.3	15	5	5	3	4.82	3.57 (-35%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1942	BSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	BSN	NL	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	BSN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1944	BSN	P	8	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9