Jim Hickman

Born: 5/19/1892 in Union City, TN, USA

Died: 12/30/1958 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-17 | Final Game: 1919-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David James Hickman

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Biography

Jim Hickman was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 20th century. Born in 1892, he played primarily as a position player from 1915 until his retirement in 1919. Over the course of his four-season career, Hickman appeared in 253 games, where he accumulated 158 hits, 8 home runs, and 70 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .217. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 27 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense in various ways. Hickman played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more power-oriented style. His contributions, while modest in terms of batting average, highlighted the importance of speed and versatility in a player. Hickman’s career achievements reflect the struggles and adaptations many players faced during a time when the game was becoming more competitive and the strategies were shifting. Despite his relatively brief career, Jim Hickman remains a part of baseball history, representing the grit and determination of players from his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
253	727	84	158	26	13	8	70	27	37	128	0.217	0.259	0.322	0.581	-1494.6

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
1915	BLF	FL	20	81	7	17	4	1	1	7	5	4	14	0.210	.250 (-16%)	.318 (-20%)	.332 (-3%)	.651 (-11%)	-166.8
1916	BRO	NL	9	5	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	BRO	NL	114	370	46	81	15	4	6	36	14	17	66	0.219	.248 (-12%)	.312 (-19%)	.323 (+2%)	.635 (-8%)	-710.0
1918	BRO	NL	53	167	14	39	4	7	1	16	5	8	31	0.234	.255 (-9%)	.318 (-12%)	.326 (+10%)	.645 (-1%)	-102.6
1919	BRO	NL	57	104	14	20	3	1	0	11	2	6	17	0.192	.262 (-27%)	.322 (-27%)	.347 (-31%)	.670 (-29%)	-515.3