Bert James, baseball player, 1909-1909

Bert James

Born: 7/7/1886 in Coopertown, TN, USA

Died: 1/2/1959 in Adairville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-18 | Final Game: 1909-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Berton Hulon James

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Biography

Bert James, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned a mere six games from September 18 to September 23, 1909. As a position player, James made a unique mark during the early days of the 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. He played in a time when baseball was rapidly evolving, and although his time in the majors was short-lived, he recorded six hits in his limited appearances, yielding a respectable batting average of .286. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs during his career, James showcased his speed on the basepaths with one stolen base. His performance, albeit brief, reflected the skill set of a player who could contribute to the team in various ways, embodying the versatility often sought after in that era. Although Bert James did not leave a lasting legacy in terms of statistics, his participation in the game during a transformative period in baseball history illustrates the diverse tapestry of players who have shaped the sport over the years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 21 1 6 0 0 0 0 1 4 3 0.286 0.400 0.286 0.686 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +17.0% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — +30.5% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — +10.8% 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
1909 STL NL 6 21 1 6 0 0 0 0 1 4 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 6 9 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 SLN OF 6 6 9 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 6